Worshippers climb active Indonesian volcano for ritual sacrifices during Yadnya Kasada festival | South China Morning Post

Every year, thousands of worshippers from the Tengger tribe journey up Mount Bromo in eastern Java, Indonesia for the Yadnya Kasada festival. They throw sacrifices into the volcano’s crater in hopes of “appeasing the mountain gods” to secure a good harvest. Offerings include livestock, fruit, vegetables and flowers.…

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