Now only 8 days are left for Mahakumbh to start. This time 1 crore devotees are expected to reach Mahakumbh. In which a large number of saints from the Sadhu community are also arriving from across the country. But after seeing the saints, have you ever wondered why saints have long hair on their heads? You must have noticed that most of the saints have huge buns, entangled in each other, forming hair locks and their length is more than the body. Today we will tell you the reason behind this.
Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj
This year, Mahakumbh is going to be organized in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, which is going to run from 13 January to 26 February. This time devotees from India and abroad will reach Mahakumbh. People from all places, especially saints, are coming to Mahakumbh. In many photos going viral on social media, it is seen that many Babas with big dreadlocks have already reached Prayagraj. But do you know why most of the Baba people keep long hair, know the reason behind it.
Religious importance behind keeping hair
Let us tell you that the mention of sages and Mahatmas having long hair is found in many ancient texts and theology. In Hindu religion, long hair is considered a symbol of spiritual energy and penance. It is said that cosmic energy flows in the hair. At the same time, for Shiva devotees, following the long hair of Lord Shiva indicates religious faith.
Spiritual significance
Sadhus can balance their energy from spiritual point of view by keeping long hair. In some places it is also believed that long hair maintains balance between body and soul. One reason for this is that sages avoid cutting hair, because they consider it a part of nature.
Being absorbed in penance is also a reason
One of the reasons behind keeping long hair of sages and mahatmas is that in earlier and even today, sages and saints go to the mountains to do penance and peace. There they become so engrossed in penance that they do not worry about anything else. They have left worldly attachments and reached there.
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