Devout Hindus give donations to Sadhus, regarding them as offerings to the gods and they receive their blessings in return.  Since time immemorial Sadhus have been supported by the faithful, they are not expected to work to support themselves.

I was curious to know more about them so I looked up a definition and this was what I found.

"Spiritual adventurers, ascetic warriors, devout mystics, occult rebels or philosophic monks".

Early morning mist on the river

Bead vendor does her homework whilst minding the stall.