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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

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Date Taken: 10.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: India
Camera: X-T10
Copyright: © Rajendra Mohan Pandey