The monks who follow strange rituals and habits - the Aghoris. A small group of Vamacharic ascetic Shaiva Sadhus who engage in post-mortem rituals. They often dwell in charnel grounds, smear cremation ashes on their bodies, and use bones from human corpses for crafting kapalas (skull cups) and jewellery. Their aborigine dwelling, the food they eat, the way they pray and their rather strange customs have always left people in awe of fear. Who are the Aghoris? The Aghoris are just one of the innumerable sects of Shaivik monks found in India. What makes them popular among them is the lifestyle and customs and rituals they follow that are not expected of ordinary monks. The Aghoris who live in charnel grounds and eat dead bodies say they find purity in all of the world. Though there are no special temples dedicated to these devotees, they are worshipped in many places. There are many temples believed to be frequented and worshiped by the Aghoris. One among them is the Vin...
