A Photograph of a holy man.

Mystic India rediscovers India, a land of many mysteries and fascinations, the one land that all desire to see. Home of the Himalayas, the tallest mountains, India is our world's largest and oldest democracy and contains an amazing wealth of wisdom, culture and spirituality. And within this earliest civilization known to mankind, lie hidden mystical secrets. It lies hidden in India’s silent spirituality, making her a mystic land of meditation, contemplation and enlightenment. Religion is the cornerstone of life and culture in India. For over 2,500 years the country has been the home of the largest body of organised monks. Known as a sadhu (the Hindu nomenclature for monk) or as sanyasi, yogi, muni, swami, and many more, they are the votaries of the Vedic spiritual heritage and represent the essence of Hindu spiritualism.
A sadhu is easily recognisable by the tilaka, the sanctified marking he carries on his forehead, and by the robes and apparel prescribed by the sectarian code.
Sadhus leave their home and family and reject an earthly life, which includes all their worldly attachments, As part of this renunciation, they also leave behind their they rely on the generosity of others. Sadhus don't lead a normal life like others, they choose to live poorly and only find richness in spirit and humanity. Sadhus are people who have chosen to dedicate their lives to achieving religious illumination and liberation from the cycle of reincarnation.
There are four to five million sadhus in India today and they are widely respected for their holiness, while also feared by some who believe they have the power to inflict curses. A photograph of a monk captured in India.

Shubhodeep Roy, Birth 24th January 2001, Kolkata, India. Student at the University Of Calcutta