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In Hinduism, sadhu, or shadhu is a common term for a mystic, an ascetic, practitioner of yoga (yogi). The Sanskrit terms sādhu (“good man”) and sādhvī (“good woman”) refer to renouncers who have chosen to live a life apart from or on the edges of society in order to focus on their own spiritual practice. 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.
Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia
Nikon D200, Nikkor 70-300 mm, 1/350 sec at f/ 5.0, ISO 200
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Excellent portrait Konstantinos, they are always so colourful at Pashupatinath, I take it that you gave a donation for this image or was it a candid?
Yes I gave him a donation David, thanks a lot mate!
– Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos
Wonderful portrait, so perfectly executed that it reminds my National Geographic photography tutorial! Another beauty, Konstantinos!!
Many thanks RX Chau, cheers!
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Many thanks Jessica, much appreciated!
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excellent portrait. congrats!!
Thank you very much Lisa!
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Many thanks to “Colour and light” group for the feature, much appreciated!
What a glorious portrait capture. Amazing details
Thank you very much Don, cheers!
– Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos
Many thanks Maureen, much appreciated!
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Powerful portrait!
Thanks a lot John!
– Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos
Excellent portrait with bags of detail and texture. Well done.
Thank you very much Christopher!
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I can’t believe this one. Quite a find.
Our next American Idol.
Thanks Maryann! Maybe you also like this one: Sadhu
– Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos