Blessing ceremony for Pachamama Bolivia
by James Brunker
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Blessing ceremony for Pachamama Bolivia
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James Brunker
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An Aymara shaman or yatiri performs a blessing ceremony with incense for people making offerings to Pachamama ("Earth Mother " or "Earth Goddess"). Pachamama has long been one of the most important deities for the indigenous people of the Andes: she is also often identified as nature and the natural environment that gives and sustains life and well being. Offerings (which are called "pagos de tierra" / "earth payments") are made throughout the year and in Bolivia and central Andean regions especially in August, after the harvests and before the planting season. People believe that after the harvest Pachamama's energy is exhausted and needs to be replenished before the next planting season.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or publication in any form without prior written permission strictly prohibited.
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September 2nd, 2022
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