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The offering shelf getting a face lift with banana leaves

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Resource #: 68962 (URL for reference)

  • The offering shelf (English )

Tibet and Himalayas: Religious Practice, Bhutan Cultural Library

Location: Jigme (Latitude: 26.946636; Longitude: 89.236978)

Description:

by Kencho Wangmo

This is a shelf made by the villagers to display the new year ritual objects and offerings to the local deities. The offering shelf is beautified by placing banana leaves over the pieces of branches that make the deck.

Associated Resources

This resource was provided by Shejun (Documentation of Bhutan's Oral Cultures sponsored by Arcadia). The copyright holder is Shejun (only private uses permitted).

Resource type: Image

Photographer: Kencho Wangmo

Photograph Date: 25/Sep/2014

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