Saffron Men of India by Jordan Banks

Over the past two decades I have consistently been drawn back to India and it holds a special place in my heart. What makes India such an enchanting place is undoubtedly the people. So, I set about creating a series of powerful and evocative images to celebrate them. In 2013 I was invited to join a group of Sadhus (Holy Men) on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi following the Maha Kumbh Mela festival. I spent a few weeks embedded within the sect documenting the daily life of some of the most spiritual men on the planet. This series of images is my homage to these remarkable men.