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"The ritual". In Sri Lanka, residents set fire to the aromatic grass near the house and inside. This is done for cleaning the area of evil spirits and the mosquitoes in the morning and evening.

"The ritual". In Sri Lanka, residents set fire to the aromatic grass near the house and inside. This is done for cleaning the area of evil spirits and the mosquitoes in the morning and evening.

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Date Taken: 12.2012
Date Uploaded: 05.2012
Photo Location: Sri Lanka
Copyright: © Svetlana Popova