Title : Naga Sadhus - Har Har Mahadev

About the Piece :

The 'Naga Babas' or 'Naga Sadhus' (literally meaning 'Naked Yogis') are a part of the Shaivite sadhus' sect who worship Lord Shiva. They cover their body with ash and have matted dreadlocks resembling Lord Shiva.

They remain completely naked and hence called as Naked Yogis. Remaining naked is a sign of their renunciation. They generally meditate or follow some spiritual practice most of the time. They don't bother much about the weather and hence they are seen even in extreme cold, in snow and hot places without wearing anything.

They chant the slogan of " Har Har Mahadev" - which means “Please take away (destroy) bad things in our life, O Lord Shiva.” One of the meanings of Har (original Hara) is “to take away" in Sanskrit. It also means destroyer. The devotees plead to Lord Shiva to take away or destroy their miseries, ego, ignorance, etc.

Due to having attained the state of enlightenment, the Naga Sadhus are bestowed with the honor of taking the first holy dip in the sacred waters of the Ganga, Yamuna, Shipra and Godavari during the Kumbh Mela. They are famous for carrying weapons and are widely considered to be 'the saviors of the Hindu Sanatan Dharm'.

Artist: Tanayesh Talukdar

Collection: Editions in Colours

Edition Size : 20

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