7 Mysterious Facts of Women Naga Sadhus

Mahakumbh Mela is highly celebrated in the city of Ujjain. Many of us are unaware that this Kumbh Mela is not only attended by male naga sadhus but is a great attraction for female naga sadhus as well. There are certain rules for naga sadhus to attend the mela which is not only mandatory fors male but for females as well. Here are some interesting facts about naga sadhus that you might not know: 1. Before becoming a hermit, for 6 to 12 years, a woman has to follow all the rules of brahmacharya. If the woman succeeds to do that, then she is ordained by her guru. 2. Sadhus investigate the woman’s past life, family and friends before making her a naga sadhu. 3. Before becoming a naga sadhu, the woman has to do her own pinddan and libation. 4. Female naga sadhus are first made to shave their heads and then made to bathe in the river as a part of a ritual. - See more at: http://www.lightnepalvideo.com/videos/7-mysterious-facts-of-women-naga-sadhus/#sthash.N8bBczP1.dpuf