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The side of the temple
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The side of the temple

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  • Crowds of women slowly follow the floats
  • A young girl who wanted her picture taken
  • The Gods of the procession on the offering table.
  • The 3 men carrying the sacred Gods which are removed from the Temple. By the looks of their bodies, I believe they fast for some time before this festival.
  • A family waits patiently for the procession to arrive so that they can give their offerings.
  • Young girls dance as part of the procession.
  • Homemade Popsicle are always a hit!
  • One of the 3 floats
  • This family was driving one of the floats and had a whole group of kids hitching a slow ride.
  • In a trance-like state
  • Getting ready to the offering and blessings
  • Women look at me
  • Two young boys from the village
  • Kids race up the stairs to the temple
  • A 'holy man' takes offerings from families.
  • The temple where it begins and ends
  • Fruit is given out to everyone around the household in celebration
  • The side of the temple
  • Young girls who were following me around finally posed for a picture
  • Good-bye!
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