Rituals performed by the chief caulker

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

Caulking mistiri (craftsman) Ranjan Nayak prepares a paste made of vermilion dust and mustard oil on a strip of banana leaf strip, before starting work.

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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

2022-11-05

Unique ID

2022SG04-R01-1248

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chhot ritual boatbuilding caulking

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