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This ritual happens mostly in West Bengal, India and is called Dhuno Porano. Here, female members of a family are made to sit, crossed legged and are draped in wet cloth and three burning cauldrons are placed n their hands and forehead. It is believe that performing this ritual would bring good fate, peace and prosperity to the family
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2019 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2022 |
| Photo Location: | India |
| Camera: | X-T10 |
| Copyright: | © Rajendra Mohan Pandey |