This literally means the winter. This is an exclusive occasion for the new born baby and
the newly-wed bride. On this day a little lime powder is placed in a piece of 'Zarbaft' cloth and
stitched into a small triangular shape. This is then fixed on the cap of the new born or on the side of
the sari which covers the head of the bride. The rationale behind this custom is to ward off any evil
eye and any ill omen. On this day yellow meat is specially cooked and this along with pan cakes is
distributed among the relatives, friends and the neighbours. Scattering the lime powder during
winter in order to get rid of the bacteria, insects and bad odour must have been the forerunner of
this custom. |
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