
Krishna Janmashtami cultural dance at Yogmaya Temple, Mehrauli, in Delhi
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A traditional dance performance takes place during the Sreekrishna Janmashtami celebrations at Yogmaya Temple.
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Swaying from one side to the other, the idols sit on a palki or palanquin, blessing devotees along the way as they make their long way down to Mukhba in the valley above Harsil. The temple idols of Gangotri mandir make their way down for the winter months, in this important ceremony that is held at the temple, but one that is sparsely attended due to the cold season when few people live up in the high mountains! Watch this rare ceremony unfold before you. Never before seen on television or on the internet, this is rare footage! At the beginning of winter, the idol at Gangotri temple is moved down, in a procession, to a lower village temple, near Mukhba. The mountains are barely frequented at this time of year, as everyone has moved down to lower heights due to the impending winter. A rare
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