Koli community members at Ram Mandir for the ritual of Abhisheka
Koli community members at Ram Mandir for the ritual of Abhisheka
Description:
At midnight, the Koli community congregates at the Ram Mandir for abhisheka (ritual bathing) amidst the chanting of mantras. The idol of Bal Gopal (infant Krishna) is bathed with milk, honey, ghee, dahi (curd or yogurt), and water and adorned with new clothes and jewellery. The Bal Gopal idol is placed in a silver cradle, and devotees swing the cradle while singing lullabies.
Location:
Mumbai
Date_accepted:
2024-06-24T07:31:04Z
Modified:
2024-06-24T10:43:55Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:
Yash Sheth
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Koli, Versova Koliwada, Sri Hinglay Devi Prasadhik Bhajan Mandal, Mumbai, Warkari, Mumbai Archive Project, Versova, Dahi Handi, Krishna Janmashtami, Maharashtra, Krishna, Koliwada, Puran Poli, Hingla Devi, and Lugra Saree