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Moksha

The sadhu looking towards the sky and the birds flying behind him, are intendeed to represent the liberation ("moksha") after death from the cycle of reincarnations. As per Hinduism belief, is possible only in a few sacred places such as Varanasi.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2023
Date Uploaded: 10.2023
Photo Location: India
Camera: NIKON D610
Copyright: © Roberto Pazzi