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East wing, and Northeast wing to the right. The lingam in the foreground was excavated from the earthquake rubble in the garden. (CLAIRE'S: The reconstruction of the east-wing façade maintains the neoclassical style of the Rana period. The new bay window allows light into the stairwell, while other windows were closed to limit external light or to serve as display alcoves. The shiva lingum in the foreground even as a museum object is revered daily with fresh flowers.) Patan Museum at Patan Durbar Square. Patan, Nepal.
Pagalinanda demonstrates the Naga Practice of ‘penis yoga’ in his den near the cremation grounds of Pashupatinath. This practice is based on the complete transcendence of sexual impulses. After this, the yogi is truly initiated during a ritual in which certain nerves of the penis are broken, enabling him to "lift" rocks weighing over 100 pounds. However, the initiation ceremony for this practice makes it highly unlikely he will ever have another erection. 2001.
Hindu deevotes washing their clothes at Bagmati river after having a holy bath. Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal./
Shiva lingams sit inside yonis, symbolizing the unity between male and female energies. The lingam is Shiva in his universal form and is a bestower of fertility. Kathmandu, Nepal.
A group of sadhus engage in an austerity called the panch-agni-tapasya, or five fire practice, in which pieces of burning cow dung are placed around the Sadhu as he meditates or performs hatha yoga. Over a cycle of eighteen years, the Sadhu increases the number of fires from five at the beginning to a full ring complete with a pot of burning cow dung on the head by the end. During this austerity, usually practiced during the height of summer heat, the Sadhus ability to remain focused on his chosen mantra and deity is severely tested.Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal.
A group of sadhus engage in an austerity called the panch-agni-tapasya, or five fire practice, in which pieces of burning cow dung are placed around the Sadhu as he meditates or performs hatha yoga. Over a cycle of eighteen years, the Sadhu increases the number of fires from five at the beginning to a full ring complete with a pot of burning cow dung on the head by the end. During this austerity, usually practiced during the height of summer heat, the Sadhus ability to remain focused on his chosen mantra and deity is severely tested.Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal.
A group of Sadhu preparing their materials at the beginning of Pancha Agni Tapasya.Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Aside from a life of simplicity and focus on the Divine, many sadhus engage in a diverse array of practices both internal and external in order to attain higher states of awareness and consciousness. This Sadhu has chosen hatha yoga and shows off the results--a well-disciplined, strong body--while holding the kukkuta asana, or cock posture.Pashupatinath; Kathmandu; Nepal.
Vriksha Asana. A typical Hatha yoga posture that demonstrates an attitude of reverence.Pashupatinath; Kathmandu; Nepal.
East wing, and Northeast wing to the right. The lingam in the foreground was excavated from the earthquake rubble in the garden. (CLAIRE'S: The reconstruction of the east-wing façade maintains the neoclassical style of the Rana period. The new bay window allows light into the stairwell, while other windows were closed to limit external light or to serve as display alcoves. The shiva lingum in the foreground even as a museum object is revered daily with fresh flowers.)
Patan Museum at Patan Durbar Square. Patan, Nepal.
East wing, and Northeast wing to the right. The lingam in the foreground was excavated from the earthquake rubble in the garden. (CLAIRE'S: The reconstruction of the east-wing façade maintains the neoclassical style of the Rana period. The new bay window allows light into the stairwell, while other windows were closed to limit external light or to serve as display alcoves. The shiva lingum in the foreground even as a museum object is revered daily with fresh flowers.) Patan Museum at Patan Durbar Square. Patan, Nepal.
East wing, and Northeast wing to the right. The lingam in the foreground was excavated from the earthquake rubble in the garden. (CLAIRE'S: The reconstruction of the east-wing façade maintains the neoclassical style of the Rana period. The new bay window allows light into the stairwell, while other windows were closed to limit external light or to serve as display alcoves. The shiva lingum in the foreground even as a museum object is revered daily with fresh flowers.)
Patan Museum at Patan Durbar Square. Patan, Nepal.
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