| 29. Nag
Phani Baba Varanasi, India |
This fierce-looking sadhu from a Shaivite akhara, or militant sub-sect historically created to protect the scholarly sadhus, displays his sword and nag-phani, or serpent horn. Although these sadhus no longer engage in regular battles, they still proudly wield their weapons and will not hesitate to use them if pressed. |