Nakhatrana: Why women pour water on elders? - Tv9 Gujarati

Nakhatrana: Why women pour water on elders? - Tv9 Gujarati

Nakhatrana: One will wonder why these women are pouring water on men? Well, this is a custom which has been followed by the people of Vithon village since 400 years. This custom is dedicated to good rains. The Kutchi people celebrate Ashadhi Beej which is a Kutchi's New Year, that is 2nd day of Shukla paksha of Aashaadha month, of Hindu calendar. As for people of Kutch, this day is associated with beginning of rains in Kutch, which is largely a desert area. On this day, women of the village pour water on elders.


User: TV9 Gujarati

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Uploaded: 2015-07-19

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