The Heartland of Divinity by Aruna Sharma

Author:Aruna Sharma [none]
Language: eng
Format: epub
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Publisher: SCB Distributors
Published: 2011-03-31T16:00:00+00:00

50 The Heartland of Divinity: Fairs and Festivals of Madhya Pradesh

Tribal and Regional Festivals

The popular folk Akhateej or Akti. In Bundelkhand, Nimar and Malwa this festival is associated

belief is that one with agriculture. Farmers worship their land and their agricultural implements,

should not sleep in after which, they begin their agrarian activities.

the afternoon on The festival is also of immense importance for unmarried girls in the

Akshaya Tritiya. Bundelkhand region. They form groups and play with their homemade cloth

Rather, one should dolls. These dolls are also ‘married’ according to proper traditions and rituals.

strive to work hard The popular folk belief is that one should not sleep in the afternoon on Akshaya

on that day, Tritiya. Rather, one should strive to work hard on that day, ensuring success and ensuring success and prosperity for the rest of the year.

prosperity for the

rest of the year.

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