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Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one...
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  • Devotees of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious cult, pay tribute to the goddess Yemanjá during a ritual ceremony on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • A worshiper of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious cult, prays to the goddess Yemanjá during a ritual ceremony on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • An Uruguayan woman, a worshiper of the Afro-Uruguayan religious tradition, prays to the goddess Yemanjá during a ritual ceremony on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • A devotee of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious tradition, pays homage the goddess Yemanjá during a ritual ceremony on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • Devotees of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious cult, dance around the temporary altar to pay tribute to the goddess Yemanjá during a ritual ceremony on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • Worshipers light candles to pay tribute to Yemanjá, the African-inspired goddess, during a ritual ceremony on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • Devotees of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious tradition, perform a ritual blessing with seawater in honor of the goddess Yemanjá on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • An Uruguayan woman, a worshiper of the Afro-Uruguayan religious tradition, offers esoteric services during a celebration in honor of the goddess Yemanjá on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • Devotees of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious cult, set up a temporary altar in the sand to pay tribute to the goddess Yemanjá on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • Worshipers of the Afro-Uruguayan religious tradition pay tribute to the goddess Yemanjá during a ritual ceremony on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • A devotee of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious cult, pays tribute to the goddess Yemanjá during a ritual ceremony on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • Devotees of the Afro-Uruguayan religious tradition pay tribute to the goddess Yemanjá during a ritual ceremony on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • Fruits, popcorn, and other offerings, part of a temporary altar in honor of the goddess Yemanjá, are seen placed on the sand on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • A devotee of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious cult, lights a candle on a temporary altar in honor of the goddess Yemanjá on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • Worshipers of the Afro-Uruguayan religious tradition pay homage to the goddess Yemanjá during a ritual ceremony on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • Devotees of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious tradition, dance around the temporary altar to pay tribute to the goddess Yemanjá during a ritual ceremony on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • Devotees of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious cult, pay tribute to the goddess Yemanjá during a ritual ceremony on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • A worshiper of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious cult, performs a ritual ceremony in honor of the goddess Yemanjá on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • Devotees of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious tradition, carry a paper boat during a ritual ceremony in honor of the goddess Yemanjá on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • Worshipers of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious cult, sing a prayer during a ritual ceremony in honor of the goddess Yemanjá on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • Devotees of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious cult, dance around the temporary altar to pay tribute to the goddess Yemanjá during a ritual ceremony on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • Worshipers of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious tradition, set up a temporary altar in the sand to pay tribute to the goddess Yemanjá on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • A worshiper of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious cult, plays a drum during a ritual ceremony in honor of the goddess Yemanjá on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • Devotees of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious tradition, pray around the temporary altar in honor of the goddess Yemanjá on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • A worshiper of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious cult, prays to the goddess Yemanjá during a ritual ceremony on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • Burning candles and a flower, part of a temporary offering altar in honor of the goddess Yemanjá, are seen placed on the sand on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • Devotees of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious cult, sing a prayer during a ritual ceremony in honor of the goddess Yemanjá on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • A devotee of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious cult, pays tribute to the goddess Yemanjá during a ritual ceremony on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • A worshiper of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious cult, performs a ritual ceremony in honor of the goddess Yemanjá on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.

  • Candles on a temporary altar in honor of the goddess Yemanjá are seen burning on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.