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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At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
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THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
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