Seeds sown for jamara
Summary
Hindu Nepalis sowed jamara seeds at home worship chambers at 11:47am on Ghatasthapana, the first day of Badadashain. The ritual marks the start of nine days of Navaratri worship before the jamara is offered to Goddess Durga on the festival’s tenth day.
Key Points
- Hindu Nepalis sowed jamara seeds at the auspicious hour of 11:47am on Ghatasthapana.
- The ritual was performed in Dashainghar or puja chambers as part of the first day of Badadashain.
- During the nine days of Navaratra, forms of Goddess Devi are worshipped, and the jamara is later offered to Goddess Durga.
- Toyaraj Nepal said the three worshipped forms are Mahakali, Mahalaxmi and Mahasaraswati.
