The mama (maternal uncle) of the bride brings a mango tree cutting and ties it to the entrance. Mango leaves are regarded as symbols of purity, fertility and abundance. The presence of the mango tree is believed to bring blessings for a fruitful and prosperous married life for the newlyweds.

Creator

• Mumbai Archive Project Team

Mitwirkende

• Ankita Jain

Publisher

• Jio Institute

Stichwort

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

Ort

• Manori

Resource type

• Image

Rights statement

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