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Daily practice of asanas keeps the body supple.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.
A mala, or string of beads made from a wide variety of material ranging from large seeds to semi-precious stones, aids this Sadhu in keeping track of his mantra recitations.Pashupatinath; Kathmandu; Nepal.
The complete picture of this previously shown Vaishnava Sadhu is one of material simplicity and spiritual royalty. He sits on top of a spotted dear skin, a symbol of peace. Pashupatinath; Kathmandu; Nepal.
The all-red clothing and tilaka of this Sadhu suggest he is of the Shakta order that worships Mahadevi the Great Mother. They believe that Shakti is the feminine power and is personified as an almighty woman identical with the Supreme Being. The goddess exalted to this high position is called Devi, the consort of Lord Shiva. There are two aspects of Shaktis: benevolent form of the Divine mother and the Dreadful and terrifying aspect. Shakti is worshipped in different embodiments, as Durga, Kali or Bhavani or the forms she has assumed for the destruction of certain demons: among them Kali is most popular. Male animals are sacrificed to propitiate her. She is the goddess of natural calamities.Pashupatinath, Kathmadnu, Nepal.
Although this sadhu's face and eyes as seen on next page doesn't give the impression of great age, his hands and the length of his jata, or matted strands of hair, certainly do.Pashupatinath; Kathmandu; Nepal.
... To simple and subtle. However, they all use variations of the same basic design.Pashupatinath; Kathmandu; Nepal.
A group of Sadhu preparing their materials at the beginning of Pancha Agni Tapasya.Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal.
A group of Sadhu preparing their materials at the beginning of Pancha Agni Tapasya.Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal.
A group of Sadhu preparing their materials at the beginning of Pancha Agni Tapasya.Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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