Manisha Das

7 Intriguing Cults In India You Should Know About

Brahma Kumaris

Founded in 1932, this spiritual organization promotes meditation and self-realization.

Rajneesh Movement (Osho)

Founded by Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (Osho) in the 1970s, this movement emphasized free love, meditation, and personal transformation.

Dera Sacha Sauda

Led by Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, this organization combines elements of Sikhism and Hinduism.

Aghori Sect

Known for their extreme practices, Aghoris are ascetic Shaiva sadhus who live near cremation grounds.

Thuggees

Historically known as organized criminals, Thuggees operated from the 13th to the 19th centuries.

Daayan Cult

This cult refers to women believed to be witches or evil spirits.