Hare Krishna devotee Yosoda Dulal is travelling the length of New Zealand spreading a simple message - "less is more".
Yosada visited Whanganui on March 16 to promote his philosophy of spiritualism.
"Its about reducing the stress we put on ourselves when we acquire so many material possessions."
Dulalhas travelled with his drum from Slope Point at the very bottom of the South Island, and will make his way up to Spirits Bay near Cape Reinga.
"I started with a horse but since Christchurch I've decided to walk, because the roads in New Zealand are not what they used to be.