Ara

Summary: 
Ara is a utensil to carry water.
Description: 

Ara is a vessel which is made of brass or bronze to offer water to gods.  It is available in different sizes.

Cultural Narrative: 

Ara is used for ritual purpose in marriage and also to offer water to gods. In some rituals it is filled with water and a coconut is placed over it as ghot by Dimasa people. This is mainly used in temples or puja, but not in household usage.

Protocol: 
Dimasa Cultural Protocol
Community: 
Dimasa
Category: 
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Original Date: 
2022 May 8th
Contributor: 
Animesh Barman, Monali Longmailai, Moumita Barman, Krithika Barman
Language: 
Dimasa

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