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Mahant-ji, Guardian of the Ganges
Mahant-ji, Guardian of the Ganges (India)
By Patricio Estay
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Arrived at the left bank, Mahant-ji begins the long ritual of the morning's sacred bath. Standing, he salutes the sun and reveres the inhabitants in all directions. Each one of his gestures is accompanied by an appropriate mantra. This complex ritual lasts for 30 and 45 minutes. Benares, India.