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Desert Sufi, punks of Pakistan.

214 images Created 2 Feb 2022

Once a year, at the shrine of Sehwan Sharif in South Pakistan, an eclectic group of Sufi believers heads across Sindh and Baluchistan provinces, from water holes to water holes to reach another shrine.

In extreme heat and difficult conditions, we followed them for 14 days and 180 Km across desert and mountain passes. Most of these Sufi pilgrims live a minimalist life, having barely any possessions, often single men or women that swapped the materialistic life for a life of devotion, walking old sacred routes and staying in shrines, living off alms.

They can wear black cloth or colourful garments, some have long dreadlocks, others weight themselves with up to 40 Kg of chains tied up to their body. There is an air of anarchy, a pursuit of freedom; it made me think of them as the punks of Pakistan. Many smoke large quantities of marijuana. They come alone, some with families, some even bring their pigeons for blessings. They all walk very fast, purposefully, often singing their passion for God, a long caravan spreading for days, fuelled by this intense spiritual quest, sprinkled with laughter. At night, we slept under the stars.

This is the story of Qismat Ali, Haji Baba, the two Sultan Fakir, Raja Aslam, Manzoor Ahmad and so many others. My love goes to them.

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Some new Urdu words I learned:
Ziker: meditation
Rooh: soul
Ikhlaq: morale
Sakhi: generous
Bekharz: selfless
Hidayat: guidance
Kabuter: pigeon
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  • Aerial views of the 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Baba Raja from Matiari took his pigeon along with him on the pilgrimage. Posing in cemetery where pilgrims have been buried.The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Followers of Baba Amar Shah. At a garden called Lal Bagh on the edge of the city, where pilgrims come to camp out. In the holy city of Sehwan Sharif. The sufi shrine of Lal Shabaz Qalandar is at the center of the city and is dedicated to the 13th century mystic, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
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  • Pilgrims staying in Naing Sharif at the beginning of the journey. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    004_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0389.jpg
  • Pilgrims wash in the spring in Panjtan Jo Baagh. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    005_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0288.jpg
  • Washing in the river. Pilgrims taking a 2 days rest at a shrine names Divana Shah. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    006_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_2594.jpg
  • Pilgrims on the walk from Naing Sharif to Baga Sher. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Hadicapped pilgrim that had polio. Walking from Taiku to Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai Masjid. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Walking from Taiku to Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai Masjid. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    009_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_3416.jpg
  • Two "Nanga Baba", naked babas. After a night out in the open, pilgrims are getting ready to leave from Baga Sher. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    010_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_1056.jpg
  • Followers of Baba Amar Shah. At a garden called Lal Bagh on the edge of the city, where pilgrims come to camp out. In the holy city of Sehwan Sharif. The sufi shrine of Lal Shabaz Qalandar is at the center of the city and is dedicated to the 13th century mystic, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
    011_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0141.jpg
  • Walking across the bhita Jabal mountains, one of the tougest day of the pilgrimage, crossing 3 mountain passes with no water and 45C degrees heat. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    012_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_1628.jpg
  • Walking across the bhita Jabal mountains, one of the tougest day of the pilgrimage, crossing 3 mountain passes with no water and 45C degrees heat. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    013_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_1705.jpg
  • Chilling in the dried up Hub river. Walking from Bhola Lakk to Noorani, last day of the walk. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Climbing up to get wood. Setting up for the night at a place named Kinri. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • PIlgrim protects himself from the harsh sun. At the top of Chunghan mountain. Walking across the bhita Jabal mountains, one of the tougest day of the pilgrimage, crossing 3 mountain passes with no water and 45C degrees heat. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    016_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_1536.jpg
  • At the top of Chunghan mountain. Walking across the bhita Jabal mountains, one of the tougest day of the pilgrimage, crossing 3 mountain passes with no water and 45C degrees heat. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    017_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_1605.jpg
  • At the top of Chunghan mountain. Walking across the bhita Jabal mountains, one of the tougest day of the pilgrimage, crossing 3 mountain passes with no water and 45C degrees heat. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Bhola Lakk campsite. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Getting a massage by one of the pilgrim. Setting up for the night at a place named Kinri. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Setting up for the night at a place named Kinri. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    021_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_1979.jpg
  • Qismat Ali and friends dancing to celebrate the beginning of the night. Pilgrims taking a 2 days rest at a shrine names Divana Shah. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Qismat Ali and friends dancing to celebrate the beginning of the night. Pilgrims taking a 2 days rest at a shrine names Divana Shah. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Bhola Lakk campsite. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • The long 26km walk from Mach (Sheenh Lakk) over the Bhola Lakk pass. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Walking over the pass. The long 26km walk from Mach (Sheenh Lakk) over the Bhola Lakk pass. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Walking over the pass. The long 26km walk from Mach (Sheenh Lakk) over the Bhola Lakk pass. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • A chick on the pilgrimage. The long 26km walk from Mach (Sheenh Lakk) over the Bhola Lakk pass. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    028_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_4279.jpg
  • The long 26km walk from Mach (Sheenh Lakk) over the Bhola Lakk pass. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    029_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_4266.jpg
  • The long 26km walk from Mach (Sheenh Lakk) over the Bhola Lakk pass. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    030_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_4291.jpg
  • Walking from Kinri to Divana Shah shrine. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    031_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_2200.jpg
  • Pidi Baba and Sohail. The long 26km walk from Mach (Sheenh Lakk) over the Bhola Lakk pass. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    032_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_3844.jpg
  • Pidi Baba. Pilgrims taking a 2 days rest at a shrine names Divana Shah. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    033_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_2495.jpg
  • The long 26km walk from Mach (Sheenh Lakk) over the Bhola Lakk pass. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    034_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_3982.jpg
  • Lunch break at Shah Ja Kanda. Walking with sufis from Baba Sher across a mountain pass to Bhit Jabal. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    035_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_1267.jpg
  • The long 26km walk from Mach (Sheenh Lakk) over the Bhola Lakk pass. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    036_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_3963.jpg
  • Haider Safdar. Evening sufi trance dance known as Dhamal. PIlgrims staying for few days at a shrine named Divana Shah. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • A man call himself "Radio Baba" does a trance dance. Setting up for the night at a place named Kinri. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    038_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_1857.jpg
  • A man call himself "Radio Baba" does a trance dance. Setting up for the night at a place named Kinri. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    039_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_1892.jpg
  • A man call himself "Radio Baba" does a trance dance. Setting up for the night at a place named Kinri. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    040_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_1896.jpg
  • Aerial views of the 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    041_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_2212.jpg
  • Walking from Bhola Lakk to Noorani, last day of the walk. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    042_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_4503.jpg
  • Haji Baba. The long 26km walk from Mach (Sheenh Lakk) over the Bhola Lakk pass. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    043_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_3907.jpg
  • A resting goat on a ruin. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Lunch break at Shah Ja Kanda. Walking with sufis from Baba Sher across a mountain pass to Bhit Jabal. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Ali Ahman Badeen. Staying at Muhabat FAir in Noorani, the end of the pilgrimage. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Ali Ahman Badeen. Staying at Muhabat FAir in Noorani, the end of the pilgrimage. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    047_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_4883.jpg
  • Chai shop with Pepsi Cola sign. PIlgrims walking from Divana Shah to Taiku. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • PIlgrims walking from Divana Shah to Taiku. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    049_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_2959.jpg
  • Sultan Fakir. The long 26km walk from Mach (Sheenh Lakk) over the Bhola Lakk pass. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    050_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_4035.jpg
  • Afzal Baba. The long 26km walk from Mach (Sheenh Lakk) over the Bhola Lakk pass. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    051_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_4046.jpg
  • Sultan Fakir washing in the dried up Hub river. The long 26km walk from Mach (Sheenh Lakk) over the Bhola Lakk pass. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    052_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_4087.jpg
  • Sultan Fakir washing in the dried up Hub river. The long 26km walk from Mach (Sheenh Lakk) over the Bhola Lakk pass. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    053_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_4131.jpg
  • Sultan Fakir dressing after washing at the nearby river. Pilgrims taking a 2 days rest at a shrine names Divana Shah. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    054_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_2468.jpg
  • A Kamiz drying up in the wind and heat. Pilgrims taking a 2 days rest at a shrine names Divana Shah. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    055_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_2435.jpg
  • Haider Safdar bathing. Overnight stay in Mach. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    056_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_3656.jpg
  • Haider Safdar bathing. Overnight stay in Mach. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    057_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_3692.jpg
  • Haider Safdar bathing. Overnight stay in Mach. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    058_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_3671.jpg
  • Aerial views of the 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    059_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_1275.jpg
  • Walking from Kinri to Divana Shah shrine. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    060_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_2063.jpg
  • Afzal Baba, his face covered in mud to protect from the sun, pays respect to a tumb. Walking from Kinri to Divana Shah shrine. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    061_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_2137.jpg
  • Qismat Ali approaching Muhabat Fakir tumb. Walking from Bhola Lakk to Noorani, last day of the walk. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    062_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_4512.jpg
  • Praying inside the shrine. Staying at Muhabat FAir in Noorani, the end of the pilgrimage. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    063_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_4534.jpg
  • Sleeping in the cemetery. Staying at Muhabat FAir in Noorani, the end of the pilgrimage. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    064_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_5076.jpg
  • Giant reed. In the holy city of Sehwan Sharif. The sufi shrine of Lal Shabaz Qalandar is at the center of the city and is dedicated to the 13th century mystic, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
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  • A peacock. In the holy city of Sehwan Sharif. The sufi shrine of Lal Shabaz Qalandar is at the center of the city and is dedicated to the 13th century mystic, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
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  • A water channel, tributary to the Indus river.
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  • A group of young transvestite. In the holy city of Sehwan Sharif. The sufi shrine of Lal Shabaz Qalandar is at the center of the city and is dedicated to the 13th century mystic, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
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  • Spare part shop. In the holy city of Sehwan Sharif. The sufi shrine of Lal Shabaz Qalandar is at the center of the city and is dedicated to the 13th century mystic, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
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  • House entrance. In the holy city of Sehwan Sharif. The sufi shrine of Lal Shabaz Qalandar is at the center of the city and is dedicated to the 13th century mystic, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
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  • A barber. In the holy city of Sehwan Sharif. The sufi shrine of Lal Shabaz Qalandar is at the center of the city and is dedicated to the 13th century mystic, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
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  • A pilgrim who cycled from Islamabad, a 1200km journey. At a garden called Lal Bagh on the edge of the city, where pilgrims come to camp out. In the holy city of Sehwan Sharif. The sufi shrine of Lal Shabaz Qalandar is at the center of the city and is dedicated to the 13th century mystic, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
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  • A pilgrim who cycled from Islamabad, a 1200km journey. At a garden called Lal Bagh on the edge of the city, where pilgrims come to camp out. In the holy city of Sehwan Sharif. The sufi shrine of Lal Shabaz Qalandar is at the center of the city and is dedicated to the 13th century mystic, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
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  • Followers of Baba Amar Shah. At a garden called Lal Bagh on the edge of the city, where pilgrims come to camp out. In the holy city of Sehwan Sharif. The sufi shrine of Lal Shabaz Qalandar is at the center of the city and is dedicated to the 13th century mystic, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
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  • Followers of Baba Amar Shah. At a garden called Lal Bagh on the edge of the city, where pilgrims come to camp out. In the holy city of Sehwan Sharif. The sufi shrine of Lal Shabaz Qalandar is at the center of the city and is dedicated to the 13th century mystic, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
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  • Followers of Baba Amar Shah. At a garden called Lal Bagh on the edge of the city, where pilgrims come to camp out. In the holy city of Sehwan Sharif. The sufi shrine of Lal Shabaz Qalandar is at the center of the city and is dedicated to the 13th century mystic, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
    076_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0148.jpg
  • Followers of Baba Amar Shah. At a garden called Lal Bagh on the edge of the city, where pilgrims come to camp out. In the holy city of Sehwan Sharif. The sufi shrine of Lal Shabaz Qalandar is at the center of the city and is dedicated to the 13th century mystic, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
    077_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0181.jpg
  • Pilgrims wash in the spring in Panjtan Jo Baagh. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    078_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0209.jpg
  • Pilgrims wash in the spring in Panjtan Jo Baagh. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    079_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0252.jpg
  • Pilgrims wash in the spring in Panjtan Jo Baagh. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    080_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0287.jpg
  • Pilgrims staying in Naing Sharif at the beginning of the journey. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    081_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0373.jpg
  • Pilgrims staying in Naing Sharif at the beginning of the journey. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    082_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0376.jpg
  • Baba Kharat Ali. After a night out in the open, pilgrims are getting ready to leave from Baga Sher. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    083_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0970.jpg
  • Pilgrims on the road to Naing Sharif. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    084_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0456.jpg
  • Pilgrims staying in Naing Sharif. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    085_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0473.jpg
  • A man washing at the spring. Pilgrims staying in Naing Sharif. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Pilgrims staying in Naing Sharif at the beginning of the journey. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    087_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0393.jpg
  • Pilgrims staying in Naing Sharif. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    088_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0482.jpg
  • A group of pilgrims leave Naing Sharif. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Giving respect to a tumb where a member of this group died. A group of pilgrims leave Naing Sharif. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Pilgrims on the walk from Naing Sharif to Baga Sher. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    091_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0770.jpg
  • Pilgrims visit the shrines at Baga Sher. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Pilgrims getting ready for the night and setting up camp in Baga Sher. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    093_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0853.jpg
  • Pilgrims getting ready for the night in Baga Sher. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    094_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0930.jpg
  • Pilgrims getting ready for the night in Baga Sher. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    095_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_0939.jpg
  • Qismat Ali blessing the flag pole. After a night out in the open, pilgrims are getting ready to leave from Baga Sher. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Walking with sufis from Baba Sher across a mountain pass to Bhit Jabal. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
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  • Drinking and smoking marijuana. Walking with sufis from Baba Sher across a mountain pass to Bhit Jabal. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    098_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_1123.jpg
  • Drinking and smoking marijuana. Walking with sufis from Baba Sher across a mountain pass to Bhit Jabal. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    099_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_1134.jpg
  • Drinking and smoking marijuana. Walking with sufis from Baba Sher across a mountain pass to Bhit Jabal. The 180 km pilgrim journey called Lahoot, from Sehwan Sharif in Sindh province, to Noorani in Baluchistan province.
    100_Paley_Lahoot_Pilgrimage_1158.jpg
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