MahaKumbh 2025: How Naga Sadhus Brave Freezing Cold with a Special Body Paste

Mahakumbh Nagar (The Uttam Hindu): The amazing performance of Naga Sadhus during the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 became the center of attraction for the devotees. The traditional and unique activities of these sadhus on the Triveni bank caught everyone's attention. The discipline of these Naga Sadhus, who were leading most of the Akharas for Amrit Snan, and their traditional weapon skills were worth seeing. Sometimes playing the Damru and sometimes waving spears and swords, these sadhus gave a wonderful display of martial arts. While brandishing sticks and doing acrobatics, these sadhus were demonstrating their tradition and enthusiasm.

While people are seen warming themselves by the bonfire in Maha Kumbh, there are Naga Sadhus who are fighting this cold naked. Actually, Naga Sadhus do not wear clothes and only keep ashes on their body. But have you ever wondered

why Naga Sadhus do not feel cold?

Actually, the ash that Naga Sadhus apply on their bodies acts as an insulator for them. The ash prepared from the fire element protects their bodies from direct contact with cold winds. Naga Sadhus also keep their food habits such that the body remains warm.

Why do Nagas remain naked?

It is popular that when Jagadguru Shankaracharya established four monasteries, he also formed a group for their security. This group included such sanyasis who were brave, fearless and away from worldly desires. This group of sadhus was called Naga. Naga sadhus believe that when a human is born, he is naked. God sent them without clothes, that is why they also do not wear clothes. Naga sadhus consider the natural state of a human being as the truth.