Nisha
Jatra
I am talking about various customs of Bastar Dashahara. In my previous segment you may have read about its origin and other rituals.
Now I present its another distinct rite that makes it unique.
Goddess Danteshwari at Jagdalpur |
This
is the sixth ritual which includes preparation of food and stuffing them in the
huge earthen pots. The mouths of pots are covered till they reach a place
called Nisha Gudi (abode of deity). Members of royal family, priests; royal guru
and lot of people join them in a ritzy-glitzy procession to reach Nisha Gudi.
Chariot in Bastar |
12 goats
are sacrificed and distributed the meat as boon. at the same time the food made of black gram, rice, lentils was relished by one and all.
For other events of Bastar-Dashhara, please click the links below:-
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