In Hindu culture, turmeric is considered auspicious and is believed to have purifying properties. Applying turmeric paste to the bride's skin is believed to cleanse her body of impurities, preparing her for the sacred union of marriage.

Creator

• Mumbai Archive Project Team

Mitwirkende

• Ankita Jain

Publisher

• Jio Institute

Stichwort

• Koli
• Mangalashtakas
• Haldi
• Kuladevata
• Mumbai
• Sakharpuda
• Karjai Mata
• Mumbai Archive Project
• Grihadevata
• Haldi Ceremony
• Kelvan
• Maharashtra
• Paithani Saree
• Koliwada
• Koli Community
• Garli Mata

Ort

• Manori

Resource type

• Image

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