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Volcanoes and Hindus of Pakistan

103 images Created 10 Jan 2021

By the volcanoes of Pakistan, a Hindu goddess lives on.

The windswept hills of western Pakistan have witnessed the rise and fall of empires.
 Situated on an ancient trade route between East and West, Balochistan province remains infused with centuries of Hindu, Zoroastrian, and Sufi heritage. Stretching hundreds of miles along the Arabian Sea, its otherworldly coast is considered home to the divine. Every spring, more than 40,000 people flood the monochromatic landscape to honor the goddess Sati and cleanse their sins through a series of rituals during Hinglaj Yatra—the largest Hindu pilgrimage in the Muslim-majority nation.

Taking place in the desert of Baluchistan below the volcanoes of Chandragup, this yearly pilgrimage is the largest Hindu gathering in Pakistan.

A story and videos : https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/2019/01/muslim-majority-country-hindu-goddess-lives-pakistan-pictures/
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  • The steep trek to the rim of the highest volcano is the first ritual of the Hinglaj pilgrimage. Pilgrims come up to throw a coconut in the cold mud (to thank the gods for granting their wish) and to apply the holy mud to their faces etc. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
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  • Some of the Hindu pilgrims walk for about 8 days in the blistering heat, from Karachi to the pilgrimage site (about 270 Km). They push a cart loaded with the deity from their local temple, bringing it to Nandi Mandir, the pilgrimage's main holy site. It is believed that accessing the pilgrimage on foot is more auspicious. The cart is loaded with a generator, playing loud Hindu music, and lights up at night. Pilgrims sleep out in the open or in small roadside hotels.
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  • Some of the Hindu pilgrims walk for about 8 days in the blistering heat, from Karachi to the pilgrimage site (about 270 Km). They push a cart loaded with the deity from their local temple, bringing it to Nandi Mandir, the pilgrimage's main holy site. It is believed that accessing the pilgrimage on foot is more auspicious. The cart is loaded with a generator, playing loud Hindu music, and lights up at night. Pilgrims sleep out in the open or in small roadside hotels.
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  • Some of the Hindu pilgrims walk for about 8 days in the blistering heat, from Karachi to the pilgrimage site (about 270 Km). They push a cart loaded with the deity from their local temple, bringing it to Nandi Mandir, the pilgrimage's main holy site. It is believed that accessing the pilgrimage on foot is more auspicious. The cart is loaded with a generator, playing loud Hindu music, and lights up at night. Pilgrims sleep out in the open or in small roadside hotels.
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  • Some of the Hindu pilgrims walk for about 8 days in the blistering heat, from Karachi to the pilgrimage site (about 270 Km). They push a cart loaded with the deity from their local temple, bringing it to Nandi Mandir, the pilgrimage's main holy site. It is believed that accessing the pilgrimage on foot is more auspicious. The cart is loaded with a generator, playing loud Hindu music, and lights up at night. Pilgrims sleep out in the open or in small roadside hotels.
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  • Pilgrim dance their way to the shrine, turning to the photographer. Some of the Hindu pilgrims walk for about 8 days in the blistering heat, from Karachi to the pilgrimage site (about 270 Km). They push a cart loaded with the deity from their local temple, bringing it to Nandi Mandir, the pilgrimage's main holy site. It is believed that accessing the pilgrimage on foot is more auspicious. The cart is loaded with a generator, playing loud Hindu music, and lights up at night. Pilgrims sleep out in the open or in small roadside hotels.
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  • Some of the Hindu pilgrims walk for about 8 days in the blistering heat, from Karachi to the pilgrimage site (about 270 Km). They push a cart loaded with the deity from their local temple, bringing it to Nandi Mandir, the pilgrimage's main holy site. It is believed that accessing the pilgrimage on foot is more auspicious. The cart is loaded with a generator, playing loud Hindu music, and lights up at night. Pilgrims sleep out in the open or in small roadside hotels.
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  • Some of the Hindu pilgrims walk for about 8 days in the blistering heat, from Karachi to the pilgrimage site (about 270 Km). They push a cart loaded with the deity from their local temple, bringing it to Nandi Mandir, the pilgrimage's main holy site. It is believed that accessing the pilgrimage on foot is more auspicious. The cart is loaded with a generator, playing loud Hindu music, and lights up at night. Pilgrims sleep out in the open or in small roadside hotels.
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  • Some of the Hindu pilgrims walk for about 8 days in the blistering heat, from Karachi to the pilgrimage site (about 270 Km). They push a cart loaded with the deity from their local temple, bringing it to Nandi Mandir, the pilgrimage's main holy site. It is believed that accessing the pilgrimage on foot is more auspicious. The cart is loaded with a generator, playing loud Hindu music, and lights up at night. Pilgrims sleep out in the open or in small roadside hotels.
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  • Hindu pilgrims in a minibus got stuck in the sandy Hingol river bed. Hingol National Park.
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  • Hindu pilgrims bath in the holy Hingol river before reaching the main shrine. Relatives often pour water over each others head, as a sign of respect.
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  • Hindu pilgrims bath in the holy Hingol river before reaching the main shrine. Relatives often pour water over each others head, as a sign of respect.
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  • Hindu pilgrims bath in the holy Hingol river before reaching the main shrine. Relatives often pour water over each others head, as a sign of respect.
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  • Hindu pilgrims bath in the holy Hingol river before reaching the main shrine. Relatives often pour water over each others head, as a sign of respect.
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  • A young pilgrim takes a break from his walk. In extreme heat, pilgrims, young and old,  circumnavigate the shrine on foot, over mountain paths, stopping at springs.
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  • In extreme heat, pilgrims, young and old,  circumnavigate the shrine on foot, over mountain paths, stopping at springs.
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  • In extreme heat, pilgrims, young and old,  circumnavigate the shrine on foot, over mountain paths, stopping at springs.
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  • Colorful cloth are tied to branches by pilgrims, for good wishes. The area surrounding the main shrine of Hinglaj, the goal of the pilgrimage.
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  • Colorful cloth are tied to branches by pilgrims, for good wishes. The area surrounding the main shrine of Hinglaj, the goal of the pilgrimage.
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  • The area surrounding the main shrine of Hinglaj, the goal of the pilgrimage.
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  • In extreme heat, pilgrims, young and old,  circumnavigate the shrine on foot, over mountain paths, stopping at springs.
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  • A pilgrim faint in the extreme heat (over 40 degrees celcius).
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  • In extreme heat, pilgrims, young and old,  circumnavigate the shrine on foot, over mountain paths, stopping at springs.
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  • Mountain views of the Hingol National park along the sacred Hingol river.
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  • Pilgrims arriving at one of the volcano. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
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  • Pilgrims arriving at Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (including mainland Asia's largest one).
    MMi8851_180405_1731.jpg
  • Pilgrims climbing up the main volcano, some using a rope to help themselves up. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180405_1738.jpg
  • The steep trek to the rim of the highest volcano is the first ritual of the Hinglaj pilgrimage. Pilgrims come up to throw a coconut in the cold mud (to thank the gods for granting their wish) and to apply the holy mud to their faces etc. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180407_3143.jpg
  • The steep trek to the rim of the highest volcano is the first ritual of the Hinglaj pilgrimage. Pilgrims come up to throw a coconut in the cold mud (to thank the gods for granting their wish) and to apply the holy mud to their faces etc. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180407_3159.jpg
  • Pilgrims circumnavigating one of the lower volcano. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
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  • Pilgrims circumnavigating one of the lower volcano. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
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  • The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones). The thin blue line in the distance is the Arabian sea.
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  • Pilgrims circumnavigating one of the volcano. Most pilgrims apply the holy volcanic mud to their faces etc. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180404_1263.jpg
  • Pilgrims arriving at one of the volcano. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180404_1226.jpg
  • Pilgrims climbing up the main volcano, some using a rope to help themselves up. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180404_1346.jpg
  • Pilgrims climbing up the main volcano, some using a rope to help themselves up. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180404_1385.jpg
  • The steep trek to the rim of the highest volcano is the first ritual of the Hinglaj pilgrimage. Pilgrims come up to throw a coconut in the cold mud (to thank the gods for granting their wish) and to apply the holy mud to their faces etc. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180404_1446.jpg
  • The steep trek to the rim of the highest volcano is the first ritual of the Hinglaj pilgrimage. Pilgrims come up to throw a coconut in the cold mud (to thank the gods for granting their wish) and to apply the holy mud to their faces etc. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180405_2036.jpg
  • Pilgrims circumnavigating one of the volcano. Most pilgrims apply the holy volcanic mud to their faces etc. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180405_2164.jpg
  • The steep trek to the rim of the highest volcano is the first ritual of the Hinglaj pilgrimage. Pilgrims come up to throw a coconut in the cold mud (to thank the gods for granting their wish) and to apply the holy mud to their faces etc. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180404_1488.jpg
  • A young pilgrim holds a coconut, to be thrown into the muddy crater for good luck. The steep trek to the rim of the highest volcano is the first ritual of the Hinglaj pilgrimage. Pilgrims come up to throw a coconut in the cold mud (to thank the gods for granting their wish) and to apply the holy mud to their faces etc. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180404_1531.jpg
  • A display of the Hindu god Shiva. The steep trek to the rim of the highest volcano is the first ritual of the Hinglaj pilgrimage. Pilgrims come up to throw a coconut in the cold mud (to thank the gods for granting their wish) and to apply the holy mud to their faces etc. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180404_1554.jpg
  • The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180404_1573.jpg
  • As night approaches, the steep trek to the rim of the highest volcano is the first ritual of the Hinglaj pilgrimage. Pilgrims come up to throw a coconut in the cold mud (to thank the gods for granting their wish) and to apply the holy mud to their faces etc. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180406_2918.jpg
  • Night view of Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
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  • Beggers on the pilgrim road.
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  • Three coconut caked in volcanic mud.
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  • The steep trek to the rim of the highest volcano is the first ritual of the Hinglaj pilgrimage. Pilgrims come up to throw a coconut in the cold mud (to thank the gods for granting their wish) and to apply the holy mud to their faces etc. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180405_1790.jpg
  • Rose petals on volcanic mud. The steep trek to the rim of the highest volcano is the first ritual of the Hinglaj pilgrimage. Pilgrims come up to throw a coconut in the cold mud (to thank the gods for granting their wish) and to apply the holy mud to their faces etc. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180405_1805.jpg
  • Pilgrims circumnavigating one of the volcano. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180405_1865.jpg
  • Pilgrims from the Thar desert circumnavigating one of the volcano. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
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  • A mother takes a break while walking around the volcano. Pilgrims from the Thar desert circumnavigating one of the volcano. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
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  • Pilgrims arriving at Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (including mainland Asia's largest one).
    MMi8851_180405_2229.jpg
  • Local Muslim men stand on the rim with nets attached to long poles and try to be the first one to catch the coconuts that have been thrown in the cold mud by pilgrims. They collect the coconuts and will either sell them back to newcomer pilgrims, resale it in the market or keep it for themselves. The steep trek to the rim of the highest volcano is the first ritual of the Hinglaj pilgrimage. Pilgrims come up to throw a coconut in the cold mud (to thank the gods for granting their wish) and to apply the holy mud to their faces etc. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180405_1944.jpg
  • Local Muslim men stand on the rim with nets attached to long poles and try to be the first one to catch the coconuts that have been thrown in the cold mud by pilgrims. They collect the coconuts and will either sell them back to newcomer pilgrims, resale it in the market or keep it for themselves. The steep trek to the rim of the highest volcano is the first ritual of the Hinglaj pilgrimage. Pilgrims come up to throw a coconut in the cold mud (to thank the gods for granting their wish) and to apply the holy mud to their faces etc. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180404_1454.jpg
  • Local Muslim men stand on the rim with nets attached to long poles and try to be the first one to catch the coconuts that have been thrown in the cold mud by pilgrims. They collect the coconuts and will either sell them back to newcomer pilgrims, resale it in the market or keep it for themselves. The steep trek to the rim of the highest volcano is the first ritual of the Hinglaj pilgrimage. Pilgrims come up to throw a coconut in the cold mud (to thank the gods for granting their wish) and to apply the holy mud to their faces etc. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180404_1481.jpg
  • Local Muslim men stand on the rim with nets attached to long poles and try to be the first one to catch the coconuts that have been thrown in the cold mud by pilgrims. They collect the coconuts and will either sell them back to newcomer pilgrims, resale it in the market or keep it for themselves.
    MMi8851_180405_1804.jpg
  • Local Muslim men stand on the rim with nets attached to long poles and try to be the first one to catch the coconuts that have been thrown in the cold mud by pilgrims. They collect the coconuts and will either sell them back to newcomer pilgrims, resale it in the market or keep it for themselves.
    MMi8851_180405_1820.jpg
  • Young pilgrims. The steep trek to the rim of the highest volcano is the first ritual of the Hinglaj pilgrimage. Pilgrims come up to throw a coconut in the cold mud (to thank the gods for granting their wish) and to apply the holy mud to their faces etc. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180407_3218.jpg
  • Young pilgrims. The steep trek to the rim of the highest volcano is the first ritual of the Hinglaj pilgrimage. Pilgrims come up to throw a coconut in the cold mud (to thank the gods for granting their wish) and to apply the holy volcanic mud to their faces etc. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180407_3219.jpg
  • Some of the pilgrims build tiny mounds out of hard mud. It symbolizes a home, and they do that to wish for a house either for themselves, or for one of their relatives. Pilgrims arriving at Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (including mainland Asia's largest one).
    MMi8851_180405_2205.jpg
  • Pilgrims circumnavigating one of the volcano. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
    MMi8851_180405_2254.jpg
  • Mother and daughter circumnavigating one of the volcano. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
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  • Pilgrims circumnavigating one of the volcano. The area around Chandragup (meaning "Moon Well"), a sacred site to Hindu of 3 mud volcanoes (mainland Asia's largest ones).
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  • The area around the cave shrine.
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  • Pilgrims come to pray inside the main cave shrine, directing their attention to 2 stones smeared with vermilion that resemble the sun and the moon. It is believed that the Hindu god Lord Ram created this mark with the strike of his arrow.
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  • The Guru in charge of keeping the main shrine of Hinglaj.
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  • Pilgrims come to seek advices (on marriage or pregnancy etc) to the Guru in charge of the cave shrine.
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  • Pilgrims come to seek advices (on marriage or pregnancy etc) to the Guru in charge of the cave shrine.
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  • Students of the Guru in charge of the main shrine.
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  • Pilgrims live for a few days on the edge of the shrine, sleeping and cooking in the outdoor.
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  • Youngsters from Karachi. Pilgrims live for a few days on the edge of the shrine, sleeping and cooking in the outdoor.
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  • Pilgrims live for a few days on the edge of the shrine, sleeping and cooking in the outdoor.
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  • Pilgrims live for a few days on the edge of the shrine, sleeping and cooking in the outdoor.
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  • Pilgrims live for a few days on the edge of the shrine, sleeping and cooking in the outdoor.
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  • Smaller shrines adorn the mountains sides around the main cave shrine.
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  • Smaller shrines adorn the mountains sides around the main cave shrine.
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  • A pilgrim from the Thar desert with his mustache and hair dyed in orange Henna.
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  • Itinerant photography studio. The road leading to the main cave shrine has a temporary market bazaar during the pilgrimage.
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  • Itinerant photography studio. The road leading to the main cave shrine has a temporary market bazaar during the pilgrimage.
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  • Water is a scarcity and with the extreme heat, people battle over paying for a bottle.
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  • Considering the recent bombings at Sufi festival in the region,  the security at the temple is unusually high.
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  • Pilgrims returning home after the pilgrimage.
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  • Pilgrims loading the cart onto a lorry to bring it back to Karachi. Some of the Hindu pilgrims walk for about 8 days in the blistering heat, from Karachi to the pilgrimage site (about 270 Km). They push a cart loaded with the deity from their local temple, bringing it to Nandi Mandir, the pilgrimage's main holy site. It is believed that accessing the pilgrimage on foot is more auspicious. The cart is loaded with a generator, playing loud Hindu music, and lights up at night. Pilgrims sleep out in the open or in small roadside hotels.
    MMi8851_180408_3354.jpg
  • Pilgrims arriving after days in and on top of buses, coming mainly from the Thar desert region.
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  • Accident of a bus carrying pilgrims.
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  • Portrait of an albino pilgrim.
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  • A guesthouse in Kund Malir beach in Hingol National Park.
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  • A guesthouse in Kund Malir beach in Hingol National Park.
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  • A guesthouse in Kund Malir beach in Hingol National Park.
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  • At a pilgrim road stall, a waiter keeps 5 rupees change handy in his ear.
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  • Mountain views of the Hingol National park along the Hingol river.
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  • Mountain views of the Hingol National park along the sacred Hingol river.
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  • A Makrani shrine (called a Ziarat) on the Arabian sea coast of Baluchistan. Mainly a shrine used by fishermen for good fortune.
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  • A coastal cliff area called Buji Koh, in Hingol National Park. Baluchistan. Arabian Sea.
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  • After days travelling from the Thar desert region (near the border with India), Hindu pilgrims come to pay their respect to the Ocean (the Arabian Sea) before heading to the shrine. Many of them see the ocean for the first time.
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  • After days travelling from the Thar desert region (near the border with India), Hindu pilgrims come to pay their respect to the Ocean (the Arabian Sea) before heading to the shrine. Many of them see the ocean for the first time.
    MMi8851_180407_3028.jpg
  • After days travelling from the Thar desert region (near the border with India), Hindu pilgrims come to pay their respect to the Ocean (the Arabian Sea) before heading to the shrine. Many of them see the ocean for the first time.
    MMi8851_180405_1664.jpg
  • After days travelling from the Thar desert region (near the border with India), Hindu pilgrims come to pay their respect to the Ocean (the Arabian Sea) before heading to the shrine. Many of them see the ocean for the first time.
    MMi8851_180405_1646.jpg
  • The landscape around Hingol National Park, Pakistan's largest National Park.
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