The image of naga Babas with long dreadlocks and ash-covered bodies comes to mind when one hears the name of Aghoris, the followers of Lord Shiva.
 
Their lifestyle is equally as intriguing and enigmatic as their clothing. Instead, it may be claimed that it raises eyebrows for the majority of individuals. For the Aghoris who reside in the cremation grounds, Mahashivratri is a particularly important night. Let's learn some unique details about the lives of Aghoris and their devotees on this Mahashivratri occasion.

A combination of ugliness and purity
 
One of Shiva's five forms is the Aghor form. Although the Aghoris' devotion—or rather, the term Aghori itself—is highly revered, their manner of life is somewhat gory. To fully immerse oneself in shiva is a peculiar method of their tantric practice.
 
They sit atop a body and perform sadhna. The crematorium is home to Aghoris. They sit on dead bodies and do sadhna. Standing on one leg and worshiping shiva is another of their sadhnas. They spend a significant portion of their lives staying up at night, retrieving partially burned bodies, and performing tantric rituals on them. They provide meat and alcoholic beverages during tantric sadhna.
 
Have physical relations with dead bodies
During their sadhana, Aghoris have physical interactions with dead bodies, which is one of the most peculiar aspects of their lives. According to Aghoris, this is another way to worship shakti and Shiva. Their sadhana is at a high degree if they devote themselves fully to shiva worship even while they are physically dating. In addition, unlike other sadhus, they do not practice celibacy. Instead, they engage in physical contact with women who are still alive, especially around their periods. They do this because they think it gives them more power.
 
Eat raw human flesh
The flesh of partially burned bodies is also consumed by Aghoris who reside on cremation sites. They utilize their fluids as well. They think that by doing this, their tantric power will be strengthened. In addition to this, they store food in human skulls. They adorn themselves with human skull garlands. Every infant is born an Aghori, according to Aghori belief. Just like a kid cannot distinguish between food and dirt, Aghoris also perceives all filth and goodness in the same manner.
 


 
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SIBY JEYYA

24/01/2025 08:43 AM