Newlyweds on a pilgrimage 1940, Mexico

Newlyweds on a pilgrimage 1940, Mexico.
In similar attire, the spouses made a pilgrimage to the San Juan de los Lagos shrine in Mexico. This is one of the ancient religious traditions of the indigenous peoples of this country. Pilgrims had to walk many kilometers, deprive themselves of sleep, food and even water. Some mutilated themselves in honor of their gods. The cactus that the woman carries is considered a plant patronized by the gods, so they were sacrificed to higher powers.



Newlyweds on a pilgrimage 1940, 194 Mexico, Newlyweds on a pilgrimage,
In similar attire, the spouses made a pilgrimage, to the San Juan de los Lagos, shrine in Mexico, one of the ancient religious traditions, traditions of the indigenous peoples, the indigenous peoples, indigenous peoples of this country, Pilgrims had to walk many kilometers, deprive themselves of sleep, deprive themselves of food, deprive themselves of water, Some mutilated themselves, in honor of their gods, The cactus that, the woman carries is considered, a plant patronized by the gods, sacrificed to higher powers