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Sadhus of the Kumbha Mela
Steve Smith

Sadhus of the Kumbha Mela

Indian holy men 'Sadhus' can give you a blessing by permitting you see them. This is a collection of blessings from the largest religious gathering of people on earth, the Kumbha Mela, held in India in 2015.

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May 24, 2017
Updated
Feb 08, 2022
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Shaivas Sadhu or Shiva worshiping Indian holy man giving ‘darshan’ or a blessing, Kumbh Mela, India, 2015.
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Aghoris Sadhu, Kumbh Mela, India, 2015.
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Shaivas Sadhu with chilam giving Darshan or blessing, Kumbh Mela, India, 2015.
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Aghoris Sahdu in his shelter, Kumbha Mela, India 2015
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Naga Sahdu giving Darshan or Blessing
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Shaivas Sadhu with long beard, Kumbha Mela, India, 2015
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Shaivas Sadhu with matted hair, Kumbha Mela, India 2015
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‘Tilak’ or Painted Shaivas Sadhu, Kumbh Mela, India, 2015.
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Vishnava Sadhu with mace, Kumbha Mela, India 2015
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Sadhvi or female sadhu, Kumbha Mela India 2015
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