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My Scholarship entry - ascetic life in varanasi- 10th March 2013

ASCETIC GIVING THE DIRECTION FOR BOATING AND HOLY DIP to his fellow Nagas. This Ascetic Naga also showed his skill to walk nude on the sharp objects with no harm to him.

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ASCETIC GIVING THE DIRECTION FOR BOATING AND HOLY DIP to his fellow Nagas. This Ascetic Naga also showed his skill to walk nude on the sharp objects with no harm to him.

ASCETICS GETTING READY FOR DIP IN GANGES. They are the NAGAS who are the followers of Lord Shiva cult who descend from their caves in Himalayan mountains to Varanasi once in 12 years at post KUMBH time to do penance and worship of Lord Shiva the diety of this place.They are supposed to weild supernatural powers attained by their Bhakti.It is rare scene to come in contact with them because thy come once in 12 years to public view.

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BOAT IS BEING FREED for boating .The boatmen dont charge a penny in allowing boating to these ascetic Naga people in hope of earning blessing from these holy men who appear at this Ghats/river bank once in 12 years.

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