Two Munja
Size:
3,5 cm high
Region:
Maharashtra/Madhya Pradesh, India
Period:
19th century
Condition:
Dark patina, probably found in a well
Description:
The two persons have a stick in each hand and the holy string (yajnopavita) over their chest.
This string is the sign of a young man who is starting his studies.
If he dies at this point of his life, he turns into a ghost (munja)
To appease him a statue like this is put on the altar of the house
After some time a ceremonie is conducted and the ghost turns into a protector (pitra) of the family
Sometimes the statues are submerged in water after this
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