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This earnest and very engaging Brahmin sannyasi (renunciate) was sitting next to the snake charmer in the previous photo. He happened to speak great English, as do most more educated people in India. He graciously allowed me to snap a few shots during our animated conversation. I could've talked with this gentleman for the rest of the afternoon, as he was extremely thoughtful and delightfully provocative! However, getting close to my day of departure from Varanasi, before the light got too low I bid farewell to continue on with my street portraiture adventure in this remarkable city.

 

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