Mahamandleshwar Shri 1008 Avdheshanand Giri
Ji Maharaj of Juna Akhara, answering the queries of his followers.
Nagas posing with the sword and the hair
locks (It was easier to Photographs the Nagas after their
Bathing Rituals. They were more relaxed and happy).
This sadhu had such an
attraction that I could not resists taking his Photographs, even
though I was so exausted.
Naga Sadhu showing their Yogic skills.
The Nagas, the Naked escetics, are the most
photogenic - and tribally erotic in the Shiva sense - mystics at
the Mela and their arrival is a rhythmic, masculine
performance.
All of the Nagas are so well
versed with Yoga that they can perform the most toughest of the
Asanas with ease.
Tribal woman from the neighbouring state
Madhya Pradesh.
A Sadhu gives the blessings while I request
him for a Photograph.
India's divine diversity in the
digital age, staged by its Saints and Sadhus and sinners and
millions of nirvana seekers.