By Michael Sheridan
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Tuesday, January 5th 2010, 7:22 PM
When thousands of naked Hindus speak, will the world listen?
That's what the Naga Sadhus hope will happen starting later this month, when they spread their anti-global warming message during Kumbha Mela, the largest gathering of Hindus in the world.
The massive religious event in India is being used by the order, famous for their lack of clothing and coating their bodies in a layer of ash, in order to promote living green.
"Since the Kumbh Mela is the largest spiritual gathering, we have decided to do our bit to save the planet from global warming," said Shri Soham Baba, Mahamandalesvara of Juna Akhara, said to be the commander-in-chief of the Naga saints, according to reports.
"There will be a huge presence of international communities and press during the fair," he added. "We'll utilize the occasion to generate a 'save the planet' campaign worldwide."
Their anti-global warming campaign will reportedly include signs with statements such as 'Stop Global Warming, Save the Himalayas' written in diferent languages. There will also be a photo exhibition created by the Naga that they believe illustrate the effects of climate change.
Thousands of Hindus are expected to attend the pilgramage, which attracts faithful from all over India, as well as the world. It takes place four times every 12 years, each time at a different location in India.
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