| 词条 | Amati (ritual) |
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PracticesBy tradition, during ritual days mother earth is believed passing through menstrual period and thus to be in an unclean state. Hence on those days farmers would not till the soil or plant any seeds. Orthodox widows and Brahmins abstain from any food except fruits. All household article are believed to contact uncleanliness and go through a cleaning operation as Amati period is over. SymbolismThe idea of earth's menstruation is symbolic of the belief in her productive capacity which naturally activated after the onset of the wet weather.[2] Ambuvachi MelaThe end of Amati days is celebrated with a fair known as "Ambuvachi Mela" in Kamakhya Temple complex and opening of main doors of temple after brief closure during Amati days. References1. ^D. Sarma (1968), religious fairs and Festivals of Assam, Journal of Assam Research Society, vol. XVIII 2. ^Datta, Birendranath (1995), Folk Culture of the Goalpara Region, p. 114 1 : Kamrupi culture |
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