The mysterious tantric tradition is alive in the streets of Kashi on Night Panchami, 'Mahuar Khel' shows invisible powers collision

When devoted on the day of Night Panchami is included in the worship of Night Devta, a unique and mysterious tradition comes alive in the ancient streets and the holy ghats of Kashi-‘mahuar’s game ‘. It is not a simple sport, but a look at the deep tantric traditions of Northern India and Bihar, showing the exciting struggle of invisible powers. The game associated with ancient beliefs and tantric practices is arranged every year on night Panchami near special places of Varanasi – Prahlad Ghat, Konia, Bare Bhairav Temple Square, Ram Ghat, Laksa and Sanatan Dharma Inter College. Hundreds of dedicated, spectators and researchers gather here, who are eager to see this incredible tradition with their own eyes. What is the game of Mahuar? ‘Mahuar’ is not a traditional sport or competition, but it is a clash of invisible powers between two experienced tantric sleepers. A playground is formed a circle, in the middle of which the symbolic snake and the system of system, mantras, ghosts and tantric symbols. Both competitive snakes try to neutralize the power of the front based on their ‘guru mantra’ and practices. This game takes hours several times and sometimes takes a decisive turn within minutes. The game of the mystery, adventure and reverence is full of mystery and adventure, while the deep reverence of the local population is also reflected in it. People believe that this game is a medium to receive the grace of the snake god and cultivate nervous energy. During the game, the atmosphere becomes completely spiritual and mysterious by singing, bathing, if and sometimes snakes. The live document of folk culture and tantric traditions Mahuar is no longer a tradition, but has become an important example for the research of folk culture, tantric genres and spiritual energy. Its survival in a spiritual city like Kashi shows that people here not only save religious traditions, but also accept tantrical traditions as a spiritual science.