Introducing the Bhikshwal Set for Munj Ceremony, a comprehensive ensemble crafted to enhance the auspicious Munj ceremony experience. The set includes:
1. Large Pancha (Khadi Towel): The Large Pancha is a rectangular piece of Cotton cloth that is wrapped around the waist and legs, typically extending to the ankles. It is worn in a specific manner, with pleats formed at the front, tucked into the waistband, and wrapped around the neck.
2. Medium Pancha (Khadi Towel): This traditional Pancha is used while shaving the hair of the young boy. It is wrapped around the shoulders of the batu.
3. Janwa & Kardota: Kardota and Janwa hold immense importance in the Munj ceremony as it symbolizes a young boy's transition from childhood to adolescence. Derived from the Sanskrit words "kardota" (shell) and "janwa" (thread). The Janwa is a cord made of cotton, consisting of three strands that represent the three deities, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. It is worn diagonally across the left shoulder.
4. Munj Langoti: The Sovla Langoti is a traditional small silk cloth that is tied to the Mekhala, while the cotton Ovla Langoti is tied to the Palas Dand (traditional stick). You may receive any colour.
5. Sovla Chaddi: The Sovla Chaddi is a traditional satin pant that is to be worn underneath the Pancha. It is also worn underneath the Dhoti in the Munj Ceremony. You may receive any colour.
6. Munj Mekhala: The "Mekhala" refers to a traditional waistband the young boy wears. Symbolically, the Mekhala represents a sense of modesty, dignity, and self-control. The Mekhala is made up of a traditional dried grass rope.
7. Bhikshawal Zholi: The Munj Jholi is a traditional small, orange cotton bag which is held by the boy during the ceremony. It is meant to hold items of religious or symbolic significance that are given to the boy as blessings or tokens during the ceremony. It signifies the boy's readiness to accept the blessings and responsibilities bestowed upon him.
All photos of items are in the same order as above
Bhikshawal Set
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