Collective Night Ritual of the Nayak Tribe
This photograph presents a vibrant scene of a collective night ritual performed by the Nayak tribe of Andhra Pradesh. Women in colorful sarees and men in white attire stand in prayer before a traditional house. A sacred fire at the center forms the focus of the ritual. Musicians seated nearby play drums and traditional instruments, while a bunch of peacock feathers symbolizes the spiritual significance of the ceremony.
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