Why do we do Bratabandha?
Bratabandha, a ritual that a boy must go through before his marriage. This ritual is performed to learn the traditional laws, ceremonial roles, and rituals of their caste. In Nepal, it is considered the beginning of manhood. A man is not allowed to marry before his bratabandha.
What do we do in Bratabandha?
It is a religious ritual performed by a priest. The boy is shaved as part of the ritual, stripped almost naked and afterward dressed in a new suit and a white scarf. Afterwards he is with all the men in the family. Together they eat excellent food.
Why is Janai Purnima celebrated?
Janai Purnima is one of the most sacred and important festivals of Hindu religion. The festival celebrates the bond of pureness and security. Janai means holy thread and Purnima is the full moon. On this day, Hindu Nepalese men of Brahmin and Chhetri group perform their annual ritual of changing Janai.
Why do Brahmins not eat onions?
We humans do not have control over ourselves as well as over our minds. So, by avoiding such things like onion and garlic Brahmins believed that this was their step towards attaining peace.
Can a woman wear janeu?
There are references of women wearing their janeu around their neck like necklace instead of on their shoulder and torso unlike their male counter parts. According to Vedas Grihashta/ married men are allowed to wear two sacred threads, one for themselves and another for their wife.
What is a rice ceremony?
‘Pasni’, the Weaning Ceremony or the Rice Feeding Ceremony is a celebration in which a child is first fed rice by the GrandFather. The rice is the first and easily digestible solid food a baby eats. This custom varies with the variation of religion, caste and also place.
How do names work in Nepal?
There are several varied naming conventions in Nepal. The names of children are generally announced by the elder most member of Nepali households. For Hindu Nepalis, children are named on the 11th day after they are born during a ceremony called ‘Nwaran’. Many Nepalis use their ethnicity or caste name as their surname.
What is done in Janai Purnima?
Every year, Janai Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Shrawan. The ‘Taghadharis’, bearer of the holy thread called Janai, take a bath in the nearest river or pond early in the morning and replace the janai with a fresh one given by their priest.