Colorful Sadhu in Kathmandu, Nepal is a photograph by Lindley Johnson which was uploaded on March 24th, 2022.
Colorful Sadhu in Kathmandu, Nepal
This is a sadhu, a holy man in Hinduism who has renounced worldly life. Sadhus follow a path of spiritual discipline through a life dedicated to... more
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Colorful Sadhu in Kathmandu, Nepal
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Lindley Johnson
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Photograph
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This is a sadhu, a holy man in Hinduism who has renounced worldly life. Sadhus follow a path of spiritual discipline through a life dedicated to achieving enlightenment. This is done through meditation and contemplation of Brahman. They wear simple, but very colorful, clothing, and paint their faces in traditional ways. There are a number of these sadhus living in the Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath in Kathmandu, Nepal. They pose willingly for portraits in exchange for food or money.
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March 24th, 2022