Prayagraj, Feb 26: During the Mahakumbh 2025, the different costumes of the saints, including the Jangam Sadhu, have attracted a lot of attention. Want to know who Jangam Sadhu is?

Jangam Sadhu according to belief, were born from the thigh of Lord Shiva, which is why they are called "Jangam Sadhu." They are also known as "Jangam Jogi." The term "Jangam" refers to someone who is always moving or wandering, and these sadhus (holy men) travel in search of spiritual enlightenment. They follow the teachings and practices of the Shaiv faith, which worships Lord Shiva as the supreme god.

Sacred Wanderers: The Jangam Sadhus of Mahakumbh

According to the legend, when Lord Shiva wanted to give a gift (Dakshina) to Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu after a marriage ceremony, they both refused to accept it. To solve this problem, Lord Shiva created a special group of people called the Jangam Sadhus by striking his thigh. These Jangam Sadhus then went around, asking for donations (Dakshina) from others. They also sang songs to celebrate the marriage and received offerings from people as a form of respect and devotion to Lord Shiva.

In essence, the Jangam Sadhus were created by Lord Shiva to receive offerings when the other gods wouldn't accept them. They became a part of Shiva's worship and rituals.

A Jangam Sadhu is a religious person who follows Lord Shiva. He is easily recognized by certain items he wears: a peacock feather on his head, a bindi on his forehead, Parvati's earrings, and a special bell in his hand. He sings songs praising Lord Shiva and is known as a singer in religious gatherings called Akharas.

Jangam sadhus are a type of religious person who only accept donations from saints. Their way of asking for help, or begging, is unique to their religious tradition. They rely on donations from saints to feed themselves and live.

During the Maha Kumbh, wandering sadhus (holy men) stand outside Akharas (religious camps) and camps. They ring a special bell called "talli" and sing unique hymns dedicated to Lord Shiva. Their goal is to receive donations from people.

A Jangam Sadhu is a religious figure in certain traditions. The tradition of being a Jangam Sadhu can only be passed down through family. Specifically, only the son of a Jangam Sadhu can become one. This means that the role is inherited, and no one outside the family can take it on.https://argusenglish.in/national

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