Performance of Jali Putuli festival songs, dances, and rituals
Description:
Villagers of Jajikona Village introduce themselves and describe the festival, Jali Putuli Haba, or 'wedding of fake idols'. This is a traditional festival of the Bodo community, but not so common nowadays. It is still found in the Kamrup District of Assam, for example in Jajikona (Jarkona) village. The villagers believe that this festival is still rewarding. Here, two idols, bride and groom, made of straw are decorated with new clothes, colors, and garlands. Certain rituals are performed by the…
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Date:
June 12, 2021
Duration:
2 hours 15 minutes 48 seconds
Creator:
Basumatary, Prafulla
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