COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society. Known as sadhus, they shun all home comforts for a life spent inside caves, forests and temples and can be found across India and Nepal. German banker and photographer Mario Gerth decided to find and photograph the sadhu people. The 38-year-old of Erfurt, Germany, says: “I have been obsessed with the sadhus for many years and set off in 2013 to look for them.
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FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
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