Preparing for the chhot-boat handover ritual

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posted on 2025-02-07, 13:48 authored by Swarup BhattacharyyaSwarup Bhattacharyya

Boat builder Amol Mondal takes out incense sticks during the handover ceremony for the chhot boat. Mango leaves and a mirror are already in place at the prow.

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Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

History

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-R02-1287

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chhot ritual boatbuilding launch handover

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