Английская Википедия:Dhundh

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Dhundh (ढुन्ढ) is a Hindu ritual in Rajasthan. It is performed on all children below one year old on Holi. This ritual may be similar to Punyajanam which the Tamils perform for the naming ceremony of a newborn.[1]

History

Dhundh is linked to the Bhavishya Purana which describes an incident involving a rakshasi demon named Dhundh during the reign of King Raghu. Abiding to Guru Vashishtha, people kindled fire at various spots to keep the demoness away. Thus the Lord's nameШаблон:Tone inline and fire kept the demoness away - so on this day, children make mischief.Шаблон:Tone inline

Ceremony

The child is married to the Holika after the burning of holi. Then, in the evening, people (called Gerias) come to the child's paternal home. The child is dressed into new clothes and is placed in the lap of relatives on the Bajotia (a wooden seat). Then, Gerias dance around the child and beat on a cloth used to cover the child. Finally, the child's family gives sweets to the Gerias.Шаблон:Fact

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