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This cultural footage from the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand captures the traditional movement and worship of a sacred Dev Doli, a ceremonial palanquin carrying local deities during village religious rituals. At the centre stands a richly decorated wooden palanquin draped in vibrant red, yellow, and orange fabrics, adorned with marigold garlands and crowned with a metallic ceremonial umbrella known as a chhatra. Villagers gather around the Dev Doli to offer prayers and participate in the spiritual celebration. Local women dressed in colourful traditional attire, including red shawls and sarees, can be seen offering sacred grasses and grains as part of the ritual worship. Nearby, groups of women hold hands and dance rhythmically to the energetic beats of traditional dhol drums while villa
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