Mid section view of a sadhu praying, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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5118 x 3412 px | 43.3 x 28.9 cm | 17.1 x 11.4 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
24 December 2007Location:
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaMore information:
In Hinduism, sadhu is a common term for an ascetic or practitioner of yoga (yogi) who has given up pursuit of the first three Hindu goals of life: kama (enjoyment), artha (practical objectives) and even dharma (duty). The sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving moksha (liberation) through meditation and contemplation of God. Sadhus often wear ochre-colored clothing, symbolizing renunciation.