Role of Sadhus in Hindu Religion

Sadhus and swamis are not Hindu religious officials. Compared with Christianity, they are the counterpart of the hermit monk, not the minister. In fact, it is considered inauspicious (unlucky) for a sadhu to show up at a Hindu wedding, for he represents celibacy and infertility. The Hindu attitude toward asceticism has always been ambivalent. On…

Religious ascetic – The sadhu Life

One way of life in Hinduism is renunciation of the world and asceticism, which is the path of the sadhu or Hindu holy man. The term sadhu comes from the Sanskrit for “accomplish” and can refer to any religious ascetic or holy man. They include saints of various traditions, men (and occasionally women) who have…

The Hanogi Mata Temple

The Hanogi Mata Temple is located on the Mandi-Manali National Highway. Dedicated to Hango Mata, the temple is located amidst lush green forests near Pandoh in Mandi District.India