The Wandering Mystic
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Most of these photos are taken at the great Kumbh Mela festival held every 12 years in India. |
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The sadhus come down from their separate lives on mountain and forest retreats to the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna Rivers. |
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A very young sadhu with his guru (L) |
Smoking the chillum. A ritual pipe used for smoking ganja and hashish. |
Ash from the fire symbolizes the cycle of creation and destruction. |
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A medicine bubba (L) lighting the chillum for a friend. His guru had taught him the ways of herbs, their collection, preservation, treatments and dosage. |
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Watching the parade. |
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The first carriage in the parade to the Ganges River. The people represent the ancient god/king tradition. The girl in the back would be a queen or princess for the day. |
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A very old man with very long hair. (about 10 ft. long) |
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In the parade. |
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Sitaram and Datagiriji |
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