Peshwai Procession

Peshwai Procession is a royal procession of the Naga Sadhus during Kumbh Mela.^[1] The Peshwai marks the arrival of the members of an akhara or sect of sadhus at the Kumbh Mela.^[2] The procession pomp and ceremony with elephants, and horses. During the procession, sadhus perform acrobatic skills and breathtaking display of their martial skills with the help of swords.^[3]

The term Peshwai means the reception of a guest; the office or function of a Maratha chief (or Peshwa).^[4]

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^ Nandan, Jiwesh (2002). Mahakumbha: A Spiritual Journey. ISBN 9788171677634.
^ "Sadhus astride elephants, horses at Maha Kumbh". Archived from the original on November 26, 2015.
^ "Sangam: Peshwai processions adds to festive spirit | Allahabad News - Times of India". The Times of India. 12 January 2013.
^ "Freedom Struggle in Uttar Pradesh: Bundelkhand and adjoining territories, 1857-59". 1959.

[1] Nandan, Jiwesh (2002). Mahakumbha: A Spiritual Journey. ISBN 9788171677634.

[2] "Sadhus astride elephants, horses at Maha Kumbh". Archived from the original on November 26, 2015.

[3] "Sangam: Peshwai processions adds to festive spirit | Allahabad News - Times of India". The Times of India. 12 January 2013.

[4] "Freedom Struggle in Uttar Pradesh: Bundelkhand and adjoining territories, 1857-59". 1959.

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