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A Sadhu(Monk) from Gangasagar.

© Deba Prasad Roy

A Sadhu(Monk) from Gangasagar.

Uploaded: September 27, 2014 | Entered: September 27, 2014 18:20:45

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Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: 55.0-200.0 mm f/4.0-5.6
Recording media: JPEG (digital)
Focal Length: 55mm
Lens Max Aperture: f/4.0
Aperture: f/5.0
Shutter Speed: 1/125sec
Exposure Comp: 0.0
ISO: 100
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-segment location:In Hinduism, sadhu ( "good man, holy man") denotes an ascetic, wandering monk. Although the vast majority of sadhus are yogis, not all yogis are sadhus. The sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving mokṣa (liberation), the fourth and final aśrama (stage of life), through meditation and contemplation of brahman. Sadhus often wear saffron-colored clothing, symbolizing their sanyasa (renunciation).This picture was taken in Gangasagar(West Bengal) where thousands of pilgrims from different parts of the country gather,the point where the holy river Ganges meets the sea.

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

Comments

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 28, 2014

Fannnnn...tastic portrait Deba! #1588740

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