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Candles, songs and faith: Uruguayans celebrate the Goddess of the Sea

It is a are part of the Umbanda religion which is practiced in Uruguay and Brazil.

By :  sadhguru jaggi vasudev
Update: 2017-02-03 08:09 GMT
On the Yemanja Day celebrated on February 2 across Urugyuay, citizens participate in celebrations and worship the Goddess of the Sea. It is a are part of the Umbanda religion which is practiced in Uruguay and Brazil.
A woman lies face down in the water during a ritual honoring the African sea goddess Yemanja, in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Worshippers sing to honor the African sea goddess Yemanja, at the sea shore in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Two women enter the sea with an offering for the African sea goddess Yemanja, during a ceremony honoring the deity in Montevideo.
Candles lit to honor the African sea goddess Yemanja are propped in the sand in Montevideo, Uruguay.
A woman releases a small boat as an offering for the African sea goddess Yemanja, at a beach in Montevideo, Uruguay
Worshippers carry a boat filled with offerings for the African sea goddess Yemanja, at a beach in Montevideo, Uruguay.
It is a are part of the Umbanda religion which is practiced in Uruguay and Brazil.

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