Kiran Bargali (15 results)

Hardbound. Condition: As New. New. Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Festivals. 3. Harela. 4. History of agriculture. 5. Smarta deities. 6. Local deities. 7. Crops. 8. Folklore about Harela. 9. Biodiversity of seeds. 10. Photographs. 11. Plants of Harela mentioned in other ethnobotanical uses. 12. Discussion. 13. Summary. 14. References. 15. Informants. 16. Appendix Plants included. 68 pp. …

Hardbound. Condition: As New. New. Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Meaning of Havan. 3. List of sixteen ceremonies. 4. List of local Gods and Goddesses. 5. Method of Havan. Havan in Kumaun is performed on various auspicious occasions to seek blessings of the Gods. Various plants and plant products which are being used by humans for day to day needs are used in Havan. In other word the burning of mixture of various aromatic herbs in the fire accompanied by invocation and offering to the Gods is known as Havan. Many Chants are also based on the plants. In addition many plants are worshipped at the time of Havan according to the occasion. All plants are not used in same Havan. In this study the description of Havan is based on the sixteen important ceremonies (p.7) considered important in the life of a human being. In folklore and practice Havan is also performed at various occasions in addition to these sixteen ceremonies. Special attention has been paid to Karnhvedh Jneu and Wedding ceremonies (35 plants 33 other products 18 plants used for Havan samagri). Ceremonies where Havan is prohibited are listed. A short account of local Gods (13) Goddesses (5) have been described in addition to those worshipped by Hindus throughout India. Folk songs (on seven plants) folk lores (on eight plants) used in Havan are also given. Our cultural practices like Havan have served purpose of bringing the whole community together imparting message of purity and cleanliness. It has served the purpose of conserving our traditional heritage since the time of Vedas and Puranas. 138 pp.…

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Condition: New. &Uumlber den AutorAbhishek Raj, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Forest Product and Utilization, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay College of Horticulture & Forestry, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agriculture University.

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