Lakhsmi Purnima
Another important puja is known, as Tuyachaumi has to be observed by sacrificing a fowl to ensure the birth of a child. The Akchai conducts the ritual and sacrifices fowl. As soon as the child is five months old, the Bagcha puja is arranged for the child so that he may stand and move freely. The fowl, Butuk (rice beer) and Arok are offered by the Akchai on behalf of the performer of ritual.The Goddess of river, according to the Uchais is the mother goddess who is called Tuima. She looks after the happiness, peace and prosperity when appeased in the right way, bless the Uchais. The offerings of buffalo, he-goats and fruits have to make to the deity by the Akchai on behalf of the performers. The Ker puja has to be performed once in a year by a village collectively for the safety of the village. This ritual is observed in open courtyard of the head of a village called Choudhuri, generally, in the month of Agrahayana. The ritual is followed by the suvvessive taboos. As soon as the Ker puja starts, the taboos are brought into operation. No person is allowed to enter the village or no one is given permission to leave the village. This restraint lasts for about a few hours only after which the aspirant may be permitted to go his routine. The Achai conducts the ritual and sacrifices pigeon’s ducks. Eggs, he goats to satisfy the deities.
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