Ascetic Warriors At Kumbh, Bodies Smeared With Sacred Ashes: Secrets Of Naga Sadhus And Their ‘Bhabhoot’

On a visit to Maha Kumbh 2025, News18 spoke to a Naga ascetic, who revealed the age-old recipe of this sacred ash, which he said is crafted from elements including sandalwood paste, cow milk, desi cow dung, and Gangajal