Purna Kalasha (pot of fertility)

Description:

The purna kalasha (pot of fertility) consists of a pot traditionally made of metal such as copper, brass, silver, or clay. It is filled with water, and five or more fresh mango leaves are placed around the neck. A whole coconut is placed on top, nestled among the mango leaves. The purna kalasha symbolizes fertility and is used in Hindu ceremonies to bless new beginnings.

Location:

Mumbai

Date_accepted:

2024-07-03T06:35:22Z

Modified:

2024-07-03T08:31:57Z

Type:

Image

Creator:

Mumbai Archive Project Team

Contributor:

Ayan Ghosh

Publisher:

Jio Institute

Rights:

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

References:

Fishing Community, Versova Koliwada, Poornima, Mumbai, Koli, Koliwada, Narali Purnima, Narali Karanji, Vishnu Purana, Koli Cuisine, Shravana, Maharashtra, and Varuna

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