Photo by Dr. W. E. Grubl 



BURIED AI.IVE: 



One of the most extraordinary practices indulged in by the ascetics is shown in the 

 picture. The devotee buries himself in the ground until only the nose and the upper part 

 of the head are exposed, and he often remains in this curious position for weeks at a time. 

 This is regarded as a feat of heroic sanctity and may always be relied on to produce abundant 

 offerings from the admiring laity. 



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