Synopsis
Sue Perkins gets blessed by the Naga Babas, holy men who renounce worldly possessions to worship Lord Shiva.
- Programme: The Ganges with Sue Perkins
- Series: 1
- Episode: 3
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2017
- Religious Education | Hinduism | Practices | Worship
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