Tibetan and Himalayan Library - THL

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Photographs in Caplan Collection

Bridewealth-cash, meat & liquor-for Limbu bride's family Gurkha bridegroom with sunglasses and 'ghetto blaster' Bridegroom is a serving Gurkha on leave from Hong Kong Bridegroom-a serving Gurkha-takes photos with new camera Bridegroom's relations calculate wedding costs Neighbours-kin make cash contributions at Limbu wedding Neighbours-kin make cash contributions at Limbu wedding Damai (Dalit) blesses (asik) couple at Limbu wedding
Dalits eat in a separate line at a Limbu wedding Guests served rice and buffalo meat at Limbu wedding Feeding guests at a Limbu wedding Limbu woman dances to dhol drums at Limbu wedding Limbu woman dances to dhol drums at Limbu wedding Newar dances to dhol drums at Limbu wedding Dhol drummers are a feature of Limbu weddings Bride's party (lokanti) are treated with much respect
Bride's party (lokanti) are fed on arrival Bride's party (lokanti) are served millet beer (tongba) Bride's party (lokanti) are fed on arrival Limbu wedding-hosts dance before bridal party Guests at a Limbu wedding Limbu wedding Phedangmas (Limbu ritual specialists) conduct rite Phedangmas (Limbu ritual specialists) conduct rite
Limbus chant from Hindu scriptures at Dasein Limbu households sacrifice animals at Dasein Limbu Subba (headman) gives tika to kin at Dasein Limbu ritual specialists placate river Mai goddess Limbu woman performs a domestic ritual in courtyard A phedangma (Limbu ritual specialist) performs healing rite Limbu ritual to placate forest deities Limbus drink millet beer from tongba at mourning ritual

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