Collecting the ashes and scattering it around the household

Description:

After the fire has burned out, the ash is collected and scattered around the household to cleanse it of negative energies. Koli fishermen also apply the ash on their fishing boats and scatter it at sea. They believe this practice ensure the safety of their boats and brings a bountiful catch during the fishing season.

Location:

Mumbai

Date_accepted:

2024-06-28T06:23:18Z

Modified:

2024-06-28T10:55:48Z

Type:

Image

Creator:

Mumbai Archive Project Team

Contributor:

Ankita Jain

Publisher:

Jio Institute

Rights:

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

References:

Goddess Holika, Koli, Haldi, Mumbai, Haul Mata, Nauvari Saree, Hiranyakashipu, Holi, Maharashtra, Koliwada, Holika Dahan, Worli Koliwada, and Mumbai Archive Project

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