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 typically consists of a royal grandeur and involves elephants, horses, and sadhus performing 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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References

  1. ↑ https://books.google.co.in/books?id=u6rXAAAAMAAJ&q=Peshwai+Procession&dq=Peshwai+Procession&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CBsQ6AEwAGoVChMIncmL6tqEyAIVySSUCh3R9QM5
  2. ↑ http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/article412201.ece?service=print
  3. ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Peshwai-processions-adds-to-festive-spirit/articleshow/17988342.cms
  4. ↑ https://books.google.co.in/books?id=MUzRAAAAMAAJ&q=peshwai+procession&dq=peshwai+procession&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CEMQ6AEwCDgKahUKEwj56vOa7r7HAhUBM5QKHZH_AB0
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