16. Feasting and Fasting: Domestic Celebrations and Votive Rituals
Navaratri - garbha dancing (Gujarat)
Navaratri - display of dolls (
kolu
) at home (Tamil Nadu)
Navaratri - veneration of young girls (Punjab)
Deepavali - festival of lights
Rituals in the Tamil month of Adi 1 - worship of the goddess by 108 women
Rituals in the Tamil month of Adi 2 - Varalakshmi puja
Rituals in the Tamil month of Adi 3 - street processions
Rituals in the Tamil month of Adi 4 - walking on fire
Votive rituals -
karva chauth
Sumangali puja
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