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Barlangpha.jpg
Community
बर' Bodo
Category
People, Traditional Practices
Summary
A person who carries the two earthen pitchers during the wedding ceremony is called ' Barlangpha'.
gambari khamplaifinal.jpg
Community
बर' Bodo
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices, Oral Traditions
Summary
Gambari Khamplai is a wooden plate tool made from Gambari tree. In the Bodo wedding, the bride is made to stand on the Gambari Khamplai and mother or sister of the groom sprinkle holy water and wash her feet with holy water before entering groom’s house.
hatha final.jpg
Community
बर' Bodo
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
Hatha is a wooden container of rice and curry made during a Hathasuni/Hathaseni haba (traditional Bodo wedding), where the bride carries the rice and curry and serves a small portion to the groom and the villagers present at the wedding ceremony.