Cleaning of Daan (Stove) marks the beginning of marriage preparation among Kashmiri Pandits. Daan is swept (Latchujj, like Kashmiri word Latchul for broom) using a dried-out plant locally known as Jhavvi. Months before the actual marriage, this ceremony known simply as Jhavvi Latchujj is always performed by the eldest sister of the father of the groom or the bride.
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| Badi Bua doing the honor for my sister’s wedding |
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| Jhavvi Latchujj |
My folks back at Jammu have found an interesting way of getting through to me: they tell me something that interests me. These photographs were sent by my father via email.
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