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'''Peshwai Procession''' is a royal procession of the [[Naga Sadhus]] during [[Kumbh Mela]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=u6rXAAAAMAAJ&q=Peshwai+Procession|title=Mahakumbha: A Spiritual Journey|isbn=9788171677634|last1=Nandan|first1=Jiwesh|year=2002 |publisher=Rupa & Company }}</ref> The Peshwai marks the arrival of the members of an akhara or sect of sadhus at the [[Kumbh Mela]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/article412201.ece?service=print|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151126070047/http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/article412201.ece?service=print|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 26, 2015|title = Sadhus astride elephants, horses at Maha Kumbh}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Peshwai-processions-adds-to-festive-spirit/articleshow/17988342.cms|title = Sangam: Peshwai processions adds to festive spirit &#124; Allahabad News - Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]]| date=12 January 2013 }}</ref><br />
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The term ''Peshwai'' means the reception of a guest; the office or function of a [[Maratha Empire|Maratha]] chief (or [[Peshwa]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MUzRAAAAMAAJ&q=peshwai+procession|title=Freedom Struggle in Uttar Pradesh: Bundelkhand and adjoining territories, 1857-59|year=1959}}</ref><br />
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[[File:Kumbh-Mela-1998.jpg|thumb|Naga Sadhus at Kumbh Mela]]<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Kumbh Mela]]<br />
* [[Peshwa]]<br />
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[[Category:Hindu festivals]]<br />
[[Category:Kumbh Mela]]<br />
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