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Join the sadhus in Prayagraj as they take up the challenging ritual of ‘Dhuni Tap’ to attain salvation at the annual religious fair. Learn more about this ancient form of penance and austerity.
Prayagraj: The monthlong period from Basant Panchami to Magh Purnima is considered to be the most important period for the seers at Magh Mela as they perform a challenging sadhana (meditation) called ‘Dhuni Tap’. Performed on the sandy banks of Ganga, the sadhak (seers who undertake this practice) fast for the entire day, meditate and pray in a fixed posture of yogasan. The sadhana goes on under the scorching sun and the meditating seers are surrounded by burning cow dung cakes emanating fire and thick smoke. Also known as ‘Panch Agnitap’, this harsh form of self-denial and austerit...