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18 Apr 2026

A Sadhu statue at the Lakshmi Narayan Temple in New Delhi, India, on May 07, 2022. The Lakshmi Narayan Temple, also known as the Birla Temple, Birla Mandir, Laxminarayan Temple, and the Laxmi Narayan Temple, is a major attraction in Delhi, drawing thousands of devotees during the Hindu festivals of Janmashtami and Diwali. The three-storied temple is constructed in the northern or Nagara style of Hindu temple architecture and is adorned with carvings depicting scenes from Hindu theology.

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5 Apr 2026

A Sadhu is at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 7, 2024.

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5 Apr 2026

A Sadhvi is at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 6, 2024.

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25 Mar 2026

A Sadhu (holy man) walks along a bridge in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India, on April 19, 2024. Haridwar, located at the foothills of the Himalayas, is known for its temples and ashrams. The city is one of the four holy Indian cities that host the Kumbh Mela, a significant gathering of millions of Hindu devotees that occurs every 12 years.

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25 Mar 2026

A Sadhu (holy man) sleeps under a flyover in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India, on April 19, 2024. Haridwar, located at the foothills of the Himalayas, is known as a city of temples and ashrams. It is one of the four holy Indian cities that host the Kumbh Mela, a significant gathering of millions of Hindu devotees that takes place every 12 years.

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15 Feb 2026

A sadhu waits in a queue outside a temple during the Mahashivratri Festival in Kolkata, India, on February 15, 2026.

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15 Feb 2026

A sadhu waits in a queue outside a temple during the Mahashivratri Festival in Kolkata, India, on February 15, 2026.

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15 Feb 2026

A sadhu waits in a queue outside a temple during the Mahashivratri Festival in Kolkata, India, on February 15, 2026.

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15 Feb 2026

Nepal's iconic Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, brims with light on the eve of Maha Shivaratri in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. On Maha Shivaratri, sadhus from various parts of Nepal and India traditionally gather at Pashupatinath. It is customary to bid them farewell with offerings and donations after the completion of the festival. A large number of devotees from across Nepal and different parts of India visit the temple for darshan. A special fair is held in the Pashupati area on the occasion. Maha Shivaratri is observed on Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi. On this day, devotees throng Shiva temples, offering bel leaves, observing fasts, and staying awake through the night in the belief that it brings religious merit.

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15 Feb 2026

Nepal's iconic Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, brims with light on the eve of Maha Shivaratri in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. On Maha Shivaratri, sadhus from various parts of Nepal and India traditionally gather at Pashupatinath. It is customary to bid them farewell with offerings and donations after the completion of the festival. A large number of devotees from across Nepal and different parts of India visit the temple for darshan. A special fair is held in the Pashupati area on the occasion. Maha Shivaratri is observed on Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi. On this day, devotees throng Shiva temples, offering bel leaves, observing fasts, and staying awake through the night in the belief that it brings religious merit.

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15 Feb 2026

Nepal's iconic Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, brims with light on the eve of Maha Shivaratri in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. On Maha Shivaratri, sadhus from various parts of Nepal and India traditionally gather at Pashupatinath. It is customary to bid them farewell with offerings and donations after the completion of the festival. A large number of devotees from across Nepal and different parts of India visit the temple for darshan. A special fair is held in the Pashupati area on the occasion. Maha Shivaratri is observed on Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi. On this day, devotees throng Shiva temples, offering bel leaves, observing fasts, and staying awake through the night in the belief that it brings religious merit.

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15 Feb 2026

Nepal's iconic Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, brims with light on the eve of Maha Shivaratri in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. On Maha Shivaratri, sadhus from various parts of Nepal and India traditionally gather at Pashupatinath. It is customary to bid them farewell with offerings and donations after the completion of the festival. A large number of devotees from across Nepal and different parts of India visit the temple for darshan. A special fair is held in the Pashupati area on the occasion. Maha Shivaratri is observed on Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi. On this day, devotees throng Shiva temples, offering bel leaves, observing fasts, and staying awake through the night in the belief that it brings religious merit.

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15 Feb 2026

Nepal's iconic Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, brims with light on the eve of Maha Shivaratri in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. On Maha Shivaratri, sadhus from various parts of Nepal and India traditionally gather at Pashupatinath. It is customary to bid them farewell with offerings and donations after the completion of the festival. A large number of devotees from across Nepal and different parts of India visit the temple for darshan. A special fair is held in the Pashupati area on the occasion. Maha Shivaratri is observed on Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi. On this day, devotees throng Shiva temples, offering bel leaves, observing fasts, and staying awake through the night in the belief that it brings religious merit.

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15 Feb 2026

Nepal's iconic Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, brims with light on the eve of Maha Shivaratri in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. On Maha Shivaratri, sadhus from various parts of Nepal and India traditionally gather at Pashupatinath. It is customary to bid them farewell with offerings and donations after the completion of the festival. A large number of devotees from across Nepal and different parts of India visit the temple for darshan. A special fair is held in the Pashupati area on the occasion. Maha Shivaratri is observed on Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi. On this day, devotees throng Shiva temples, offering bel leaves, observing fasts, and staying awake through the night in the belief that it brings religious merit.

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15 Feb 2026

Nepal's iconic Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, brims with light on the eve of Maha Shivaratri in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. On Maha Shivaratri, sadhus from various parts of Nepal and India traditionally gather at Pashupatinath. It is customary to bid them farewell with offerings and donations after the completion of the festival. A large number of devotees from across Nepal and different parts of India visit the temple for darshan. A special fair is held in the Pashupati area on the occasion. Maha Shivaratri is observed on Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi. On this day, devotees throng Shiva temples, offering bel leaves, observing fasts, and staying awake through the night in the belief that it brings religious merit.

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15 Feb 2026

Nepal's iconic Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, brims with light on the eve of Maha Shivaratri in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. On Maha Shivaratri, sadhus from various parts of Nepal and India traditionally gather at Pashupatinath. It is customary to bid them farewell with offerings and donations after the completion of the festival. A large number of devotees from across Nepal and different parts of India visit the temple for darshan. A special fair is held in the Pashupati area on the occasion. Maha Shivaratri is observed on Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi. On this day, devotees throng Shiva temples, offering bel leaves, observing fasts, and staying awake through the night in the belief that it brings religious merit.

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