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Nepal: Hindu Brahmin priest, Kathmandu

Nepal: Hindu Brahmin priest, Kathmandu

A Brahmin (also Brahman) is a member of the priestly class in the Indian subcontinent and belongs to the upper caste society. In Hinduism, Brahmins were charged with performing religious duties as priests and preaching Dharma (as "one who prays; a devout or religious man; a Brāhman who is well versed in Vedic texts; one versed in sacred knowledge").






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CPA Media Co. Ltd.

Photographer:

Rainer Krack

Credit:

Pictures From Asia

Theme:

SADHU HOLY MEN

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