RIO DE JANEIRO — Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to pay homage to Yemanja, the Afro-Brazilian sea goddess. Devotees waded ...

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Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes have spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro to pay homage to Yemanja, the ...

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Devotees wade through Arpoador Beach carrying a boat filled with offerings during an annual celebration honoring Yemanja, the African goddess of the sea, in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 ...