1757 : War of the Nagas ~ Shiva’s Sacred Warriors. !
1757 : War of the Nagas ~ Shiva’s Sacred Warriors Hindu spirituality in its profound diversity has given rise to many religious sects for all grades of character. These include several ascetic groups that have existed since antiquity. One large and prominent Shaiva sect consists of the ‘warrior ascetics’, or Nagas , who have existed since the prehistoric past. Though sadhus in general can be characterized as peace-loving, the Nagas used to be extreme warriors, fighting with rival sects, the Afghans and later even the British. Their lack of worldly attachments meant they by and large had no fear of death. The Naga sect is generally subdivided into Akharas, their past is visible in their display of weaponry – sticks, spears, swords and especially the trident – but nowadays these have a mostly symbolic function.. Once in the year 1757 the sacred soil of Gokul was streaming with blood. The invasion of the Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abd...