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).