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Gufa, a Unique Cultural Ritual—a Tale of a Forbidden Sun and a Girl
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 27 October 2016
Abstract
Gufa, one of the traditional rituals, has been performed in Nepal since time immemorial by indigenous Newar people. In Gufa, a young girl who just had her first period is hidden in a sunless room for twelve consecutive days. This paper expounds the importance of ritual and its nexus with astronomy especially while interpreting how the daily motions of celestial objects have influenced the establishment and devolvement of a deep-rooted custom of Gufa.
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- Contributed Papers
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- Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 11 , General Assembly A29A: Astronomy in Focus , August 2015 , pp. 146 - 147
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- Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2016