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A monk (Sadhu) and his disciple.
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Madurai (Inde) - Au sein du célèbre temple de Mînâkshi les fidèles prient partout. On en trouve dans le moindre recoin du gigantesque bâtiment, devant les statues représentant mille et une divinités, face à un pilier qui supporte la structure de l'édifice religieux, devant une simple pierre ou même allongés de tout leur long pour embrasser le sol. La ferveur religieuse y est intense et laisse entrevoir aux mécréants que l’hindouisme est bien plus qu’une religion. C’est un art de vivre.
Devotees in communication with deities
Madurai (India) - Within the famous Mînâkshi temple, the faithful pray everywhere. They are found in every corner of the gigantic building, in front of the statues representing a thousand and one deities, facing a pillar that supports the structure of the religious building, in front of a simple stone or even lying down full length to embrace the ground. Religious fervor is intense there and suggests to disbelievers that Hinduism is much more than a religion. It is an art of living.
Every year thousands of Hindu devotees gather in front of Shri Shri Lokenath Brahmachari Ashram temple for the Kartik Brati or Rakher Upobash religious festival in Barodi, Near Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Faithful sit in front of candles light ( named locally as Prodip ) and absorb in prayer.
Lokenath Brahmachari who is called Baba Lokenath was an 18th Century Hindu saint and philosopher in Bengal. Hindu worshipers fast and pray in earnest to the gods for their favors during the traditional ritual called Kartik Brati or Rakher Upobash.Barodi, near Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Saraswati Puja on Vasant Panchami 2025
Vasant Panchami day is dedicated to Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge, music, arts, science and technology. Goddess Saraswati is worshipped on Vasant Panchami day. Vasant Panchami is also known as Shri Panchami and Saraswati Panchami.
People worship Goddess Saraswati to get enlighten with knowledge and to get rid of lethargy, sluggishness and ignorance. This ritual of initiating education to children is known as Akshar-Abhyasam or Vidya-Arambham/Praasana which is one of the famous rituals of Vasant Panchami. Schools and colleges arrange pujas in the morning to seek blessing of the Goddess.
Diwali or Deepavali also known as the Festival of Lights is a religious celebration in Indian religions. It is one of the most important festivals within Hinduism where it generally lasts five days. Diwali symbolises the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance". The festival is widely associated with Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity, and Ganesha, god of wisdom and the remover of obstacles.
Ox, Jodhpur.
As oxen are harnessed to the plough or the charette, cows as maternal figure are called 'sacred' in Hinduism (symbol of non-violence and benevolence) for their production of milk, lassi, butter, urine -medicinal for the Hindus- dung -once dried- serves as fuel.
You never know what you will encounter while travelling We say an amazing large procession of people headed towards the local temple.
Sunset at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal.
In Hinduism, sadhu, or shadhu is a common term for a mystic, an ascetic, practitioner of yoga (yogi) and/or wandering monks. The sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving the fourth and final Hindu goal of life, moksha (liberation), through meditation and contemplation of Brahman. Sadhus often wear ochre-colored clothing, symbolizing renunciation.
Amidst the bustling streets of Kathmandu, near Shree Pashupatinath, I came across a scene that has become emblematic of the city—an old man dressed in yellow robes, reminiscent of a Sadhu. Sadhus, wandering ascetics devoted to a spiritual path, can be frequently spotted in the streets, particularly in areas frequented by tourists. They wear distinctive saffron or yellow robes, often adorned with sacred symbols, and carry an aura of spiritual significance. It's worth noting that authentic Sadhus embody renunciation, deep spiritual practice, and an unwavering commitment to their chosen path. While encounters with genuine Sadhus remain meaningful, it is important to be discerning in distinguishing them from those who may dress similarly for different reasons - Shree Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal
Krishna, achte Inkarnation von Vishnu, Verkörperung von Liebe, Lebensfreude und Weisheit. Mehr über Krishna in der Yoga Vidya Krishna Galerie.
Krishna, achte Inkarnation von Vishnu, Verkörperung von Liebe, Lebensfreude und Weisheit. Mehr über Krishna in der Yoga Vidya Krishna Galerie.
"There is a community of the spirit.
Join it, and feel the delight of walking in the noisy street and being the noise.Drink all your passion, and be a disgrace.Close both eyes to see with the other eye."
(Jalāl ad-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī - Persian poet, 1207-1273)
I often take a few pictures of this sadhu along the Ganges in Varanasi (Benaras).
This time he was walking on main ghat wher it is sometimes very noisy.
I tried something with Photoshop in order to focus on him away from this tumultuous flow going around...
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The cold
has killed
many a local
in the winter
months
millions have no heat
so
they make their own
I usually have a heater
in every city I am in
in DHAKA at a 2 star place
i literally bought a 40 dollar heater
and the HOTEL paid me for it
Joy Bangla
DELHI
Photography’s new conscience
The Vittala Temple is situated northeast of Hampi, opposite the village of Anegondi, this is one of the principal monuments of the city. It is dedicated to Vittala, an aspect of Vishnu worshipped in the Maratha country. It is believed to date from the 16th century.
Several mythological stories are associated with this temple. According to a legend, Goddess Sati burnt herself alive in Yagna, which distressed Lord Shiva. He picked the corpse of Sati on his shoulder and started his Tandava dance. This horrified all deities in the heaven as this could lead to holocaust. This urged Lord Vishnu to unleash his Chakra that cut the Sati’s body into 51 pieces. Shri Naina Devi Temple is the place where eyes of Sati fell down.
Together with my mother Anne Mette I have built this LEGO model of Shiva Nataraja.
Nataraja is a depiction of the Hindu god Shiva as the divine cosmic dancer. He dances within a circle of flames, which symbolically represent the cosmic fire that in Hindu cosmology creates everything and consumes everything. It also symbolizes the cycle of life.
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Nataraja Naṭarāja is a depiction of Shiva, one of the main deities in Hinduism, as the divine cosmic dancer. His dance is called the tandava.
The Govind Dev Ji Temple attracts thousands of devotees daily, who flock to seek blessings, participate in religious ceremonies, and experience the profound spiritual atmosphere within its sacred precincts. practice of washing before praying, known as "abhishek," is an integral part of worship at the Temple. Devotees cleanse themselves with water before entering the temple sanctum to offer prayers to Lord Krishna. This ritual symbolizes purification of the body, mind, and soul, preparing worshippers for spiritual communion with the divine.
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Photo taken from a boat across the river Ganga (Ganges) during our boat ride from Dakhineshwar Mandir to Belur Math and Adyapeeth, which are on the other side of the river.
In Hinduism, a sadhu is a religious ascetic or holy person. He is solely dedicated to achieving liberation, the fourth and final stage of life, through meditation and contemplation of Brahman. Sadhus often wear saffron-coloured clothing, symbolising their renunciation, leaving behind all material attachments.
Living as a sadhu is a difficult lifestyle. Sadhus are considered to be dead unto themselves, and legally dead to the country of India. As a ritual, they may be required to attend their own funeral before following a guru for many years, serving him by doing menial tasks until acquiring the necessary experience to leave his leadership.
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