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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]