Because of this monistic doctrine, the Aghoris maintain that all opposites are ultimately illusory. This freedom is a realization of the self's identity with the absolute. Part of a series onĪghoris are devotees of Shiva manifested as Bhairava, and monists who seek moksha from the cycle of reincarnation or saṃsāra. Many Aghori gurus command great reverence from rural populations and are widely referred to in medieval and modern works of Indian literature, as they are supposed to possess healing powers gained through their intensely eremitic rites and practices of renunciation and tápasya.

Their practices are sometimes considered contradictory to orthodox Hinduism. Similarly to their predecessors, Aghoris usually engage in post-mortem rituals, often dwell in charnel grounds, smear cremation ashes on their bodies, and use bones from human corpses for crafting kapāla ( skull cups which Shiva and other Hindu deities are often iconically depicted holding or using) and jewellery. They are the only surviving sect derived from the Kāpālika tradition, a Tantric, non- Puranic form of Shaivism which originated in Medieval India between the 7th and 8th century CE. 'not-fearful', 'fearless') are a monastic order of ascetic Shaivite sadhus based in Uttar Pradesh, India. Vijayan hit out at the Sangh Parivar saying they are dividing the country 'in the Bilkis Bano case we saw BJP members greeting the accused with bouquets and garlands this is the attitude of the Sangh Parivar towards women and the minority communities.' He said 'a government that has to protect the interests of all in society and has to ensure security for all in the community is infact taking care of the needs of only one particular community people are living in fear in several parts of the country due to this threatening attitude of the centre it should not be seen that only the Muslim community is facing attack from Sangh Parivar forces even the Christian community members are not spared by these fascist forces.The Aghori (from Sanskrit अघोर aghora lit. The women should be more cautious over this, and the government is seriously considering a law to prevent such practices in the state. He said that there is a calculated attempt to bring back such rituals which were eradicated from the society long ago.

In Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that women are becoming victims of superstition and black magic in the state.

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