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Sri Lanka. Kavadi dancer, Vishnu Temple. Udappuwa.

Kavadi dancers at the entrance of the Vishnu temple. They eventually, go into the temple to be brought out of their trance by the temple priests. The culmination of the festival is the fire walking ceremony. Most men and boys in the village will take part.

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Kavadi dancers at the entrance of the Vishnu temple. They eventually, go into the temple to be brought out of their trance by the temple priests. The culmination of the festival is the fire walking ceremony. Most men and boys in the village will take part.