Meet Temsutula Imsong, the Naga warrior of Varanasi

New Delhi: Despite their reputation for ferocity in the battlefield, a true Naga warrior is known for his qualities of courage, doggedness and purity of intent. One finds these three qualities amply manifest in Temsutula Imsong, who can rightfully be called the Naga warrior of Varanasi or Benaras, a city that is famed to be as old as time itself. The city is also famous for its innumerable serpentine galiyan (lanes) and 84 ghats. In fact, it is often said that the place would be incomplete without the duo.

For the past six years, Imsong has been leading a winning battle to clean up both. And in her fight, the traditional Naga weapons of spear and dao (sword) have been replaced by shovel and hosepipe. For her mission is all about cleaning up the country and spread awareness about the importance of swachhata or hygiene.