EATING THE DEAD FOR PEACE

Aghori Sadhus, followers of a Hindu cult in the ancient city of Benares, are known for smoking weed, consuming alcohol and eating human flesh of the dead. They claim to do it to achieve Shanti and moksh- peace and salvation. They are revered for their tantrik prowess and 'healing touch through ancient medicinal herbs'. As a part of their Master degree project, Vipul Goyel and Ankit Pattnaik, School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the Apeejay Stya University, travelled to the Holy city of Benares in northern India to meet an Aghori Baba.