Thread by @VoiceofDogras

#Duggar culture and rituals reflect an organic relationship of man with nature. They epitomize reverence of self, others, and all creation.

#TheRitual: #Khaarke being celebrated in entire #Duggar region.
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This ritual which happens twice a year celebrates & expresses gratitude for the wheat crop that is harvested this month.

The worship involves goa (Cow Dung), banay de pattar (Apta Tree Leaves), roo (Cotton), chole de sittay (Rice Stick), gitiyaan (Small Stones),
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5 of which depict Kothe l Kandoli and two for sadyaapti, loon (Salt), basar (Turmeric).

#Prashad - Delicacies like babru, khameeray using the new rice crop are made. The first is offered to sadyaapti or daughters, then the biraadri/community.
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#TheBelief -This tradition is about gratefulness for all our resources and a sharing of them with the wider community before using for self, placing special importance to the daughters. Duggar festivals reflect a harmony of Purush and Prakriti.

#Khaarkaan #DuggarRituals #Jammu