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An ovoo made from stones placed by worshipers and shaman and topped with a branch and blue scarves, flags and banners.
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. This oboo has been topped with a branch adorned with blue scarves (khadag), flags and small banners. Offerings are randomly placed on the shrine.
Size: 3794px × 5706px
Location: Mongolia
Photo credit: © Teresa Otto / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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