Naga baba (naked sadhu) blesses the Kumbha Mela pilgrims. He dabs bidhuti or ash tika on peoples forehead as blessing. Allahabad, India.
Sadhus perform their yoga for National Geographic photographers and film makers. One of the sadhus rod-roll his penis while other will stand on the rod itself. It is one of the hatha yoga. Kumbha Mela in Allahabad, India.
Naga baba (naked sadhu) blesses the Kumbha Mela pilgrims. He dabs bibhuti or ash tika on peoples forehead as blessing. Allahabad, India.
Naga baba performs one leg standing yoga as his devotional offering to God. He has not sat for several years now and hence he takes support on rope suspended as swing. Kumbha Mela in Allahabad, India.
Naga baba (naked sadhu) blesses the Kumbha Mela pilgrims. He dabs bibhuti or ash tika on peoples forehead as blessing. Allahabad, India.
The sacreamental lamp which has just been offered at the high point of the puja at Ganesh Temple is passed among the sadhus and devotees. Kumbha Mela in Allahabad, India.

The devas (gods) can see and bless you through this flame as it lights up your face. Sometimes you, too, can glimpse into their world. When the priest comes to you with with the lamp, hold your hands a few inches apart with your palms down. Reach out and pass both hands devoutely over the flame. The bring your hands back, turn your palms toward your face and touch your eyes with your fingertips to receive the Deity's blessings.
Sadhus gong bells during Aarati (offering of flames) ceremony at Ganesh temple. Kumbha Mela in Allahabad, India.
The sacreamental lamp which has just been offered at the high point of the puja at Ganesh Temple is passed among the sadhus and devotees. Kumbha Mela in Allahabad, India.

The devas (gods) can see and bless you through this flame as it lights up your face. Sometimes you, too, can glimpse into their world. When the priest comes to you with with the lamp, hold your hands a few inches apart with your palms down. Reach out and pass both hands devoutely over the flame. The bring your hands back, turn your palms toward your face and touch your eyes with your fingertips to receive the Deity's blessings.
Sadhus gong bells during Aarati (offering of flames) ceremony at Ganesh temple. Kumbha Mela in Allahabad, India.
Naga baba (naked sadhu) blesses the Kumbha Mela pilgrims. He dabs bidhuti or ash tika on peoples forehead as blessing. Allahabad, India.
Naga baba (naked sadhu) blesses the Kumbha Mela pilgrims. He dabs bidhuti or ash tika on peoples forehead as blessing. Allahabad, India.
Naga baba (naked sadhu) blesses the Kumbha Mela pilgrims. He dabs bidhuti or ash tika on peoples forehead as blessing. Allahabad, India.
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