Hindu ascetic ("sadhu") belonging to the Aghori sect ( India)


Aghori is an ancient hindu sect whose ascetics ("sadhu") are very respected by rural and low caste people because of their supposed powers to heal diseases. Such powers are due to their strong practices like alcoholic and cannibalistic rituals.


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Location: Allahabad ( India)
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