Close up of top of ovoo with branch covered with blue scarves, flags and ovoo is made of stones and used for worship

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Close up of the top of an ovoo (obo or oboo) in Mongolia made by individual worshipers and shaman placing a stone on the pile while praying and walking around the cairn in a clockwise direction. The branch pictured has been adorned with blue scarves (khadag), flags and small banners. Offerings are randomly placed on the shrine.

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Size: 6016px × 4000px
Location: Mongolia
Photo credit: © Teresa Otto / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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