Peshwai Procession

Peshwai Procession is a royal procession of the Naga Sadhus during Kumbh Mela.[1] The Peshwai marks the arrival of the members of an akhara or sect of sadhus at the Kumbh Mela.[2] The procession pomp and ceremony with elephants, and horses. During the procession, sadhus perform acrobatic skills and breathtaking display of their martial skills with the help of swords.[3]

The term Peshwai means the reception of a guest; the office or function of a Maratha chief (or Peshwa).[4]