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Handover rituals following the launch of the chhot boat

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posted on 2025-02-07, 13:48 authored by Swarup BhattacharyyaSwarup Bhattacharyya
Boat builder Amol Mondal places offered food (fruits and sweets) in a metal bowl at the bow of the chhot boat during the handover ceremony. Women of the family burn incense, blow a conch, and beat a gong.

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Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

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Rights owner

Swarup Bhattacharyya

Cultural group

Namasudra

Country

India

Place

Dihimandalghat, West Bengal

Cultural context/event

Building

Date of creation

2022-11-10

Unique ID

2022SG04-R02-1295

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