Picture of the Day: Yadnia Casado

10 years, 9 months ago - July 25, 2013

July 24, Probolinggo, East Java, Indonesia. Villager catches a net chicken thrown by Hindu pilgrims in the crater of the volcano Bromo during the festival Yadnia Casado

Every year, pilgrims ascend to the mouth of the volcano, to bring sacrifices and thus to "calm" him.

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Text by Russian Reporter

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