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    Smeared with ash, chillum in hand - Sadhus assemble at Pashupatinath temple for Maha Shivaratri

    A Hindu holy man, or sadhu, smeared with ashes is pictured as he sits at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal. Countries like India and Nepal celebrate Maha Shivaratri, movement of devotees and Sadhus has started growing dense at Pashupatinath temple area for one of the biggest Hindu festivals. (Navesh Chitrakar/REUTERS)

    Updated on: Feb 24, 2017 12:23 PM IST
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    A Hindu holy man, or sadhu, smeared with ashes is pictured as he sits at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal. Countries like India and Nepal celebrate Maha Shivaratri, movement of devotees and Sadhus has started growing dense at Pashupatinath temple area for one of the biggest Hindu festivals. (Navesh Chitrakar/REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Feb 24, 2017 12:23 PM

    A Hindu holy man, or sadhu, smeared with ashes is pictured as he sits at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal. Countries like India and Nepal celebrate Maha Shivaratri, movement of devotees and Sadhus has started growing dense at Pashupatinath temple area for one of the biggest Hindu festivals. (Navesh Chitrakar/REUTERS)

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    A Hindu holy man, or sadhu, applies tilak on his forehead. (Navesh Chitrakar/REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    A Hindu holy man, or sadhu, applies tilak on his forehead. (Navesh Chitrakar/REUTERS)

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    A Hindu holy man, or sadhu, arranges his hair at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. (Navesh Chitrakar/REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    A Hindu holy man, or sadhu, arranges his hair at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. (Navesh Chitrakar/REUTERS)

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    A Hindu holy man, or sadhu, smokes marijuana at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal February 24, 2017. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Feb 24, 2017 12:23 PM

    A Hindu holy man, or sadhu, smokes marijuana at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal February 24, 2017. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (REUTERS)

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    A Hindu holy man, or sadhu, paints Lord Shiva on the ÒshaligramÓ stone as he sits at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal February 24, 2017. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    A Hindu holy man, or sadhu, paints Lord Shiva on the ÒshaligramÓ stone as he sits at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal February 24, 2017. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (REUTERS)

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    A Hindu holy man, or sadhu, greets towards foreigners (unseen) as they take picture of him at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple on the eve of Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    A Hindu holy man, or sadhu, greets towards foreigners (unseen) as they take picture of him at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple on the eve of Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (REUTERS)

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    A Nepalese Sadhu (Hindu holy man) smokes a chillum, a traditional clay pipe, as a holy offering to Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of creation and destruction near the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on Febuary 23, 2017, on the eve of the Hindu festival Maha Shivaratri. Hindus mark the Maha Shivratri festival by offering prayers and fasting. / AFP PHOTO / PRAKASH MATHEMA (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Feb 24, 2017 12:23 PM

    A Nepalese Sadhu (Hindu holy man) smokes a chillum, a traditional clay pipe, as a holy offering to Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of creation and destruction near the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on Febuary 23, 2017, on the eve of the Hindu festival Maha Shivaratri. Hindus mark the Maha Shivratri festival by offering prayers and fasting. / AFP PHOTO / PRAKASH MATHEMA (AFP)

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    A musical instrument is pictured on the feet of a Hindu holy man, or sadhu, as he sits at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal February 24, 2017. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Feb 24, 2017 12:23 PM

    A musical instrument is pictured on the feet of a Hindu holy man, or sadhu, as he sits at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal February 24, 2017. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (REUTERS)

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    A Hindu holy man, or sadhu, smokes marijuana at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple on the eve of Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Feb 24, 2017 12:23 PM

    A Hindu holy man, or sadhu, smokes marijuana at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple on the eve of Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (REUTERS)

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    Light illuminates a Hindu holy man, or sadhu, as he sits at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal February 24, 2017. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Light illuminates a Hindu holy man, or sadhu, as he sits at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal February 24, 2017. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY (REUTERS)

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    Every year, hundreds of Sadhus from across the different countries arrive at the Bankali and Pashupatinath temple . (Navesh Chitrakar / REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Every year, hundreds of Sadhus from across the different countries arrive at the Bankali and Pashupatinath temple . (Navesh Chitrakar / REUTERS)

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    A Hindu holy man combs his beard in the courtyard of Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu. (Niranjan Shrestha / AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    A Hindu holy man combs his beard in the courtyard of Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu. (Niranjan Shrestha / AP)

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    A Hindu holy man holds a mirror as he smears his body with ash and vermillion paste . (Niranjan Shrestha / AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    A Hindu holy man holds a mirror as he smears his body with ash and vermillion paste . (Niranjan Shrestha / AP)

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    Sadhus are not just holy, but they are also known to showcase spectacular display of art, culture and traditions, especially in their attires and body decorations. (Navesh Chitrakar / REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Sadhus are not just holy, but they are also known to showcase spectacular display of art, culture and traditions, especially in their attires and body decorations. (Navesh Chitrakar / REUTERS)

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    A Hindu sadhu smears coloured paste onto his face at the Pashupatinath Temple . (PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    A Hindu sadhu smears coloured paste onto his face at the Pashupatinath Temple . (PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)

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    One can view the scenes of Sadhus with their faces smeared with firewood ashes and puffing on cigarettes mixed with marijuana . (Niranjan Shrestha / AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    One can view the scenes of Sadhus with their faces smeared with firewood ashes and puffing on cigarettes mixed with marijuana . (Niranjan Shrestha / AP)

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    On the other hand, people, on the occasion, are seen dancing and singing in the honor of god Shiva. (Niranjan Shrestha / AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    On the other hand, people, on the occasion, are seen dancing and singing in the honor of god Shiva. (Niranjan Shrestha / AP)

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    A Hindu holy man smokes marijuana at the courtyard of the Pashupatinath temple during Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. Shivaratri, or the night of Shiva, is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of death and destruction. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    A Hindu holy man smokes marijuana at the courtyard of the Pashupatinath temple during Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. Shivaratri, or the night of Shiva, is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of death and destruction. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) (AP)

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    A Hindu holy woman lights an oil lamp during Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. Shivaratri, or the night of Shiva, is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of death and destruction.(AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Feb 24, 2017 12:23 PM

    A Hindu holy woman lights an oil lamp during Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. Shivaratri, or the night of Shiva, is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of death and destruction.(AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) (AP)

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    A Hindu holy man, or sadhu, offers prayers on a human skull at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal February 24, 2017. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Feb 24, 2017 12:23 PM

    A Hindu holy man, or sadhu, offers prayers on a human skull at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal February 24, 2017. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (REUTERS)

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    A man work to set up a curtain at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple on the eve of Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Feb 24, 2017 12:23 PM

    A man work to set up a curtain at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple on the eve of Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (REUTERS)

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