Sadhvi's are the female version of the Sadhu men that give up materialistic things and seek a more spiritual life.

The men wear minimal clothing, usually an orange color, and I think a colored powder on their bodies. They kind of wander.

But I've looked up Sadhvi's as well and they are different. They seem to wear white and wear a white patch over their mouths. They live in a commune, not just wander around.


Can someone give me more information on Sadhvi? Like why do they cover their mouths? What is their role vs. Sadhu men? Why do they all live together?