The sadhu's rest. India

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The sadhu's rest. India

A sadhu is taking a rest on a banks of a Ganges, during Maha Kumbh mela 2010, in Haridwar. Lying on his blanket, he uses his jhola (bag) as a pillow, while his brass kamandal used for ablutions as well as opposite rituals sits next to him. Those have been his usually possessions.


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