Bandu Baba is one in a series of incredible photographic images taken by Mario Gerth on his travels through Africa & India where he visited many of the indigenous tribes staying with families along the way exploring their rituals, culture and individual personalities. The Babas or \'holy men\', shun modern life to live alone in temples , caves and forests. They choose spiritual wealth instead of possessions and have a gentle slightly magical presence I feel. The gorgeous rich orange tones of his headress and clothing make this image especially striking.