The Aghori (from Sanskrit: अघोर, lit. 'not dreadful', 'dreadless', IAST: aghora) are a Hindu monastic order of ascetic Shaivite sadhus based in Uttar Pradesh, India. [2]

Dec 24, 2025 · The Aghori are followers of a Hindu sect believed to be 1000 years old. These ascetics are often regarded as sadhus (Sanskrit for ‘good/holy man’), and have devoted their entire lives to …

Jan 3, 2025 · Aghoris are a sect of ascetic Shaivite sadhus who practice a unique and extreme form of Hinduism. They are known for their unorthodox practices, which include dwelling in cremation …

Jan 13, 2025 · The word Aghori originates from the Sanskrit word Aghor, which means fearless. Apart from Shiva, Aghoris are also known to worship Kali, the fierce form of Shakti.

Feb 24, 2024 · The Aghoris are a sect of ascetic Shaivite sadhus who practice a unique and extreme form of Hinduism. They are known for their bizarre and unconventional rituals, such as dwelling in …

Apr 18, 2025 · Aghori is a Hindu sect of Sadhus, which believes in the fundamental beliefs of Hinduism, but believes in an abnormal way to achieve salvation. Aghoris believe that Lord Shiva is the …

The Aghori are a Hindu monastic order of ascetic Shaivite sadhus based in Uttar Pradesh, India. They are the only surviving sect derived from the Kāpālika tradi...

An Aghori believes in getting into total darkness by all means, and then getting into light or self realizing. Though this is a different approach from other Hindu sects, they believe it to be effective.

The Aghori tribe is one of the most mysterious and misunderstood groups in the world. Known for their extreme rituals, including the consumption of human remains, the Aghoris are a Hindu sect …

The Aghori are nondual God-realizers who originated as a loose community in India. They follow an ancient tantric system for direct and rapid enlightenment, the realization of the divine self. To this …