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In the tents at night the Sadhu's became themselves. Their court surrounding them, well that's if they had any power, and a large following to give blessings.
They want money you know. He wanted money, and I just don't give out cash. However this person was confronted for money. They only had a 50. So the money was put down and they took change right off his holy alter.
It was about this time I felt like running, but I was laughing so hard I just didn't give a (*^$)($).
You see these guys are not the people, they are the illusion, apart of why the humble come to as for forgiveness be cause the little people believe, while these guys take their money . To stay on top of the poverty line you must make on half a euro a day. What we forget is that half a euro comes from a full day of extreme hard labor if lucky. Feed you family, pay the rent , save up for a train or us ride to go hundred's of miles, and then be beaten by the police and give up your life when things go wrong.
SO to see these guy prance naked with pain on their bodies is nothing holy. It's just Disney land for the camera's. In that case I looked for humanity which tries to stay alive from day to day.
CarmenV 01/04/2013 22:28
The B/W version is also very good !GrossmannD 04/03/2013 22:03
Great work as always, the series is unbelievable .... ! I should've comment on each one of your shots .....they are all amazing ! all the best Glenn !F. Rodriguez 04/03/2013 7:42
very nice photo-reportage.. among other things it shows the weakness of faith regardless of the religion.Alfonso Ciobeggio 24/02/2013 18:51
*Howard Mattix 24/02/2013 6:41
Excellent journalism Glen. As always I enjoy your stories and insights behind the photo.Regards,
Howard
Ygar 23/02/2013 23:40
I like it!!! One of best!!!Bjoern Kupper 23/02/2013 23:08
I love the motive and expression in combination with the presentation! Very nice job...Bjoern K
simmich(colour 23/02/2013 20:32
incredible good!Del-Hor 23/02/2013 19:30
Fantastic capture and story attached. In some cultures they dont take any clothes.... they put ties.... :-)Cheers.
Lawson McCulloch 23/02/2013 18:10
They call themselves Holy Men they are just crooks. As always wonderful work Glenn.best wishes,
Lawson
rschaefer 23/02/2013 15:52
I wish saw his face, when you were laughing :). Guess it doesn`t happen to often.Greetings, Rebecca
BRYAN CRUTE 23/02/2013 13:28
Everybody has a scam it seems to make some moneyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFz3llHuoXo
Private dancer, a dancer for money
Excellent as always Glenn
Regards
Bryan
s. sabine krause 23/02/2013 12:52
an OM-phalo centric rip off – in every respect! ; )) and a great expressive "people portrait", as always, glenn, and an eye-opening read to go with it! greetings, sabine. p.s.: i kinda like the "thief of baghdad" ; ) profile in the back!Inez Correia Marques 23/02/2013 12:24
(*^$)($).. almost comical.. everybody is after something , cash is king ,is law, is life is hope .an illusion too
i like each and every one of your images of this serie
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