A sadhu is a Hindu man (and the very occasional woman) who has chosen to forgo the physical pleasures of life in order to further their spiritual discipline to obtain "moksha" (liberation). This ascetic - or holy man - I met in Durbar Square in Kathmandu willingly posed for my camera.
Kathmandu, 2010
His ochre-colored outfit symbolizes his renunciation. Yet I thought there was enough red here to qualify for Mary's Ruby Tuesday... don't you agree?
Oh yes, agree absolutely. I love the photos. Almost as much as the one of the business-monk with the cellular phone.
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He even waved! He looks very pleased to be in your photos. Did you tell him you would make him famous by posting him on your blog? :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes I agree. And he is very much willing to pose for you and wave, such a good heart. But girl, I can't keep up with you, you're in Katmandu for now, hehe! Enjoy and be safe! Happy Monday!
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He looks rather happy about his moment of fame. He has splendid whiskers.
ReplyDeleteHe's really quite handsome and it's hard to believe he has given up every pleasure ;>) I'm really not trying to be ignorant here, but he does look as if he has bathed and eaten at least -- which I'd consider two physical pleasures. Perhaps it means to give up what's not absolutely necessary?
ReplyDeleteWhatever, he is a wonderful and interesting picture -- and there is plenty of red to qualify -- it just pops out!
Certainly enough red. Great cultural image here. I think it would be a horribly boring lifestyle for a dubious result, but maybe he's very happy. Owning things and paying bills is sometimes very unhealthy, too.
ReplyDeleteI agree as well - thank you for sharing these, fantastic shots!
ReplyDeleteNot just the reds but every color in these lovely photos is perfect.
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to visit Nepal.
P.S. I forgot...
ReplyDeleteThis is my World! and Ruby Tuesday, too!
Yes, that is a lot of red! He looks very important and dignified. Is that hand waving or is that a traditional pose?
ReplyDelete@Kaori - you are right, he is not waving at me. I can't tell you what the pose means, perhaps a blessing?
ReplyDeleteLots of red there for RT. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteAh, yes, he certainly qualifies! Happy Ruby Tuesday! :)
ReplyDeleteYou remember the Nepalis Siamese Twins Ganga and Jamuna. I was very priveleged to see them while they were still
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I agree!s0 much red in this ph0to and we're s0 lucky to kn0w a little st0ry about the life of this man,thanks f0r sharing!
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking how red a lot of things in the photo are. A fantastic shot - what an interesting character.
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures for a very hard choice. Enough red for me either.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture! I love it when you can see all the details of the outfit. Like you I have a Canadian passport but have a muulti-ethnic background. You can scroll to the bottom of my homepage to see all the places I have lived. Happy RT!
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Hello:)
ReplyDeleteInteresting photos.I agree there is enough red.
To me he looks well dressed in a comfortable out fit and the dress looks very stylish too.He looks well fed and well equipped to move around with his sandals and sturdy walking stick.
Best wishes:)
Joseph
I like his dress.
ReplyDeleteVery nice photo, I like
ReplyDeletePleace looking fotoblog Teuvo images
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and pleace your comments
Thak you
Teuvo Vehkalahti
FINLAND
«Louis» agrees - it's red enough for Ruby Tuesday!
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Sadhus are amazing! Each one has his own 'style'.
ReplyDeleteWonderful and inspired shot Francisca!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
Namaste ;-)