EditorialIndia: A sadhu, holy man or renunciate, stretching out his hands in an exaggerated gesture, rather posing than actually asking for bakshish, Godavari River, Panchavati area of Nashik (Nasik), Maharashtra, the riverbank being a sacred area featuring numero
EditorialIndia: A sadhu or wandering holy man or ascetic, replete with necklaces made of sacred rudraksha seeds (Elaeocarpus ganitrus) and a trishul (trident), both symbols of the god Shiva, who is often depicted wearing rudraksha malas (necklaces, garlands), Bhul
EditorialIndia: A wandering Hindu ascetic in Mumbai, not dressed in the usual Sadhu (holy man) outfit, rather individualistically dressed in robes and a shawl and wearing a bright red turban
EditorialNepal: A sadhu or Hindu holy man in front of a religious mural at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, greeting the visitor with a traditional 'Namaste‘