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Sadhus and Holy Men of India

Images of Sadhus, showcasing their distinct attire and spiritual presence against vibrant backgrounds in India.

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Priest in Swaminatha Swamy God Murugan Temple at Swamimalai near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, South India, India, Asia
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Shiva sadhu, holy man, rolling his penis on a wooden stick for spiritual reasons, at the Sangam, the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati, during Kumbha Mela festival, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia
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Sadhu with beard and turban sitting under archway, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Man calling himself a priest, stands on a Dehli street, India.
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Deity statue, Phousi or Phu Si Hill, Luang Prabang, Laos.
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People crawling in religious ceremony at San Lazaro Catholic Church in El Rincon, Cuba, site of annual Procession of San Lazaro featuring Afro-Caribbean Santeria and Catholicism
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India - Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi (or Benares). Two Sadhus (holy men)
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Pilgrims at kumbh mela, ujjain, madhya pradesh, india, asia Copyright: xArunxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox
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Old Indian woman in a sari sitting on the floor in prayer, in front of an ornate marble column, at Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, a Hindu temple of the Swaminarayana sect, Bhuj, Gujarat, India, Asia
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Sadhu in front of  Brihadishwara Temple.Tanjore (Thanjavur),Tamil Nadu,Southeast India,Asia. The Greatest of Great Living Chola Temples-Unesco World Heritage Site
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Cultural festival, Boishakhi Mela, for south asian community, East London, England
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An artisan making wax mould for a bronze sculpture statue at Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu, South India, India, Asia
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Hindu religious rites in the holy River Ganges Ganga, Varanasi Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia
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A photographer taking photo of Indian sadhu  temple kanchi kamakoti peetam sri kamakshi ambal  district Kanchipuram  state Tamilnadu  India Copyright: xMadhusudanxTawde/DinodiaxPhotox
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Saint naga baba shiv das giri in meditation, varanasi, uttar pradesh, india, asia Copyright: xArunxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox
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Nepal, Kathmandu, close-up of Hindu Holy man sitting against wall smoking pipe, painted forehead.
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They are known, variously, as sadhus (saints, or 'good ones'), yogis (ascetic practitioners), fakirs (ascetic seeker after the Truth) and sannyasins (wandering mendicants and ascetics). They are the ascetic - and often eccentric - practitioners of an austere form of Hinduism. Sworn to cast off earthly desires, some choose to live as anchorites in the wilderness. Others are of a less retiring disposition, especially in the towns and temples of Nepal's Kathmandu Valley. If the Vale of Kathmandu seems to boast more than its share of sadhus and yogis, this is because of the number and importance of Hindu temples in the region. The most important temple of Vishnu in the valley is Changunarayan, and here the visitor will find many Vaishnavite ascetics. Likewise, the most important temple for followers of Shiva is the temple at Pashupatinath. Vishnu, also known as Narayan, can be identified by his four arms holding a sanka (sea shell), a chakra (round weapon), a gada (stick-like weapon) and a
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Young and old Akali-Nihang at Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, India, Asia
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Baisakhi Festival, Punjab, India Copyright: xRajinderxWadhwa/DinodiaxPhotox
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Sadhu praying at the holy lake,pushkar, Rajasthan, india
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Naga sadhu, kumbh mela, ujjain, madhya pradesh, india, asia Copyright: xArunxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox
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Shankar Acharya NO MR Copyright: xMukeshxParpiani/DinodiaxPhotox
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Man practicing yoga in a window at the stepwell Toorji Ka Jhalra Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, Asia
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A Gorakhnathi Yogi from Mahayogi Machhendra Nath Temple in Pushkar, Rajasthan. INDIA.
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Handicapped sadhu at Thiruvannamalai temple, Tamil Nadu, India Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox
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Shiva sadhu meditating next to his cave high above Badrinath, Uttarakhand, formerly Uttaranchal, India, Asia
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Parmarth Niketan of Swami Chidanand Saraswati at Muni Ki Reti, sometimes known as Lakshman Jhula, a bridge crossing the Ganges, Tehri Garhwal district...
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Sikh pilgrim on horseback on his way to the Gurudwara of Hemkund, Uttarakhand, formerly Uttaranchal, Indian, Himalayas, North India, India, Asia
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Worship offered to the divine mother Kaveri or Cauvery at this holy water pond in Talakaveri, coorg, kodagu, Karnataka, India, Asia
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Naga sadhvis and sadhu going to take holy dip, kumbh mela, madhya pradesh, india, asia Copyright: xArunxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox
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Actor performing role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj  bombay mumbai  maharashtra  india Copyright: xManojxNavalkar/DinodiaxPhotox
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A travelling shrine placed on a tricycle with images of Shirdi Sai Baba and Goddess Amba painted on its walls, Mumbai Bombay, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xRajeshxVora/DinodiaxPhotox
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Kung Fu fighter with a long beard dressed as a monk on a theater stage, Chinese New Year festival of the Kung Fu Academy in the auditorium of the Werkstatt der Kulturen, Berlin, Germany, Europe
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India, Gujurat, Bhuj  , Head And Shoulders Portrait Of Initiated Monk Or Swami.  A Title Of Respect Meaning Lord Of Oneself.
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Sikh family praying
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baba ramdev in yoga camp, bandra kurla complex, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia
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Sadhu reflected in mirror Copyright: xHarixMahidhar/DinodiaxPhotox
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volunteer security guard at golden temple, amritsar, punjab, India, Asia Copyright: xHarixMahidhar/DinodiaxPhotox
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Nepal, Mustang, sadu
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Nihang or Sikh warrior in pagdi or headgear carrying sword and wooden stick during celebrations of Hola Mohalla at Anandpur Copyright: xManoejxPaateel/DinodiaxPhotox
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CLOSE SHOT OF A HANDMADE TRADITIONAL PUPPET WITH THE ARTIST IN BACKGROUND
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Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and Bollywood actor Manisha Koirala during the NDTV Youth for change event in New Delhi, India India Copyright: xSolaris/DinodiaxPhotox
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Sri Srinivasa Perumal hindu temple.  Hindu priest ( Brahmin ) performing puja ceremony  and rituals.  Singapore.
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Sankaracharaya of Kanchi Sri Jayendra Saraswati NO MR Copyright: xAkellaxSrinivas/DinodiaxPhotox
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Ezhuthiniruthu Ceremony on Vijayadasami day in Saraswathi Temple at Panachikadu near Kottayam, Kerala, South India, India, Asia
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A man in Bhangra costume holding the Khunda.
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Priest in a temple at Goverdan ecovillage, Maharashtra, India
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Holy man smoking, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia
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Praying Muslims during a wedding, Sufi shrine, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia
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Sikh man at the Golden Temple in Amritsar in the Punjab region of India.
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India, New Delhi, Bangla Shib Gurudwara, Sika Great Temple, colorful Sika, Hindu religious men
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Yoga in Rishikesh
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Kumbh Mela 2025: The Sacred Goes Viral. The Sadhus: Pillars of the Kumbh Mela. Ascetics at the Heart of the Kumbh Mela. At the Maha Kumbh Mela, the sadhus are more than just participants; they are the spiritual heart of the festival. Draped in simple robes, with bodies marked by sacred ash and intense devotion, these ascetics symbolize the deep-rooted traditions of Hinduism. They have renounced worldly pleasures, dedicating their lives to seeking spiritual truth. As the crowds gather and the rituals unfold, the sadhus lead the way, guiding pilgrims with their example of sacrifice, humility, and unwavering faith. Their presence is a reminder that, while the festival brings together millions, the essence of the Kumbh Mela is found in the quiet strength and wisdom of these revered spiritual seekers.
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Yoga guru baba ramdev demonstrate pranayam techniques  Bombay  Mumbai  Maharashtra  India NOMR Copyright: xAkellaxSrinivas/DinodiaxPhotox
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Swami Satyamitranand at Haridwar Uttrakhand India Asia Copyright: xHarixMahidhar/DinodiaxPhotox
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Widows celebrating Holi festival Gopinath temple, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia India Copyright: xAkellaxSrinivas/DinodiaxPhotox -
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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at Yoga Camp, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia copyright: xmukeshxparpiani/dinodiaxphotox
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Morari Bapu lecturing at Gyan Yagna in Ghatkopar, Bombay Now Mumbai, Maharashtra, India No Mr
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India: A man selling pictures of Hindu deities at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the city's busiest railway station. This impressive railway station, formerly named Victoria Terminus, was built between 1878 and 1887, the station is an example of Victorian Italian Gothic style and was modelled on St. Pancras Station in London. The roof has church-like little spires and an impressive, gothic-style central dome. The terminus was designed by Frederick William Stevens from an initial design by Axel Haig.
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classical Indian Musician Sitar Player Ustad Shujaat Khan Mumbai Maharashtra India Asia Copyright: xArunxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox
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