Lokstene Shrine of Dievturi (Latvian: Lokstenes dievturu svētnīca) is a Dievturi religious building in Pļaviņas Municipality, Latvia. Dievturi is a modern pagan religious movement that seeks to revive and reconstruct the ancient Latvian religion, which was suppressed during the Christianization of the region.
The Lokstene Shrine is one of the most important sites for Dievturi practitioners, as it is believed to be a place of spiritual power and a site of great historical significance. The shrine consists of a series of wooden structures, including an outdoor altar, a ceremonial hall, and a sauna, all of which are used for ritual purposes.
The Lokstene Shrine is open to visitors, although it is primarily a place of worship for Dievturi practitioners. The shrine hosts regular ceremonies and celebrations throughout the year, including the summer solstice and the autumn equinox, which are important festivals in the Dievturi calendar.
The Lokstene Shrine of DievturiIt is used by the organization Latvijas Dievturu sadraudze for their devotional ceremonies and annual celebrations.
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