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Sadhus at the Kumbha Mela
This photo makes up Day 5 of our 14 day series of photos of sadhus. It's one of my favorites. Within certain sects of sadhus in the north of the Indian subcontinent smoking marijuana (not cigarettes) is permitted but the consumption of alcohol is not. In the southern parts of the Indian subcontinent extending into Sri Lanka, within certain monastic sects the consumption of alcohol (naturally ferm...
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Apr 23, 2012 1 MINUTE READ
Meditation and Wellness Retreat in Indonesia
Islands of Bali, Lombok, Gilis & Java 11 days, Sept 13-23, 2012 Join our 11-day exploration of some of Indonesia's most enchanting islands on our meditation and wellness spiritual adventure. This journey is all about discovering you while exploring this diverse and mesmeri
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Apr 22, 2012 A Sweet Video on the 2010 Kumbha Mela
Here's a video that I came across recently on Vimeo while preparing for our next spiritual adventure to North India and the Kumbha Mela festival in 2013. It captures wonderfully scenes from the last Kumbha Mela in Haridwar, North India in 2010. PURNA KUMBH MELA from warmeye on
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Apr 22, 2012 Gallery of Sadhus, Kumbha Mela (Day 4)
This photo makes up Day 4 of our gallery of sadhus. Join us for our grandest spiritual adventure yet, the Kumbha Mela and North India journey, in February 2013.
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Apr 21, 2012 1 MINUTE READ
Extraordinary display of will at the Kumbha Mela
This is a photo of Naga Baba Amar Bharti Ji taken at the last Kumbha Mela in Haridwar, North India in 2010. According to those present at the location I was told he has been holding his arm in the air for 28 years. Many Hindus perform tapas or austerities of varying degrees and
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Apr 20, 2012 Naga Sadhu - Gallery of Sadhus (Day 2)
This is a photo of a Naga Sadhu that I took at the previous Kumbha Mela festival that was held in Haridwar, North India. Naga sadhus are primarily sky-clad. After spending some time with him in his temporary tent at the Kumbha Mela I asked if he would pose for me. He willingly ob
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Apr 19, 2012 1 MINUTE READ
Gallery of Sadhus (Day 1)
As we prepare for what may be our grandest spiritual adventure yet, the Kumbha Mela and North India journey, next February 2013 I'd like to share with you a series of images of sadhus that I've taken in recent years. Sadhus are Hindu renunciates, men and women who have dedicated
