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Mythological stories narrate that Lord Krishna had a strong liking for butter. Because of this, women worship a rai during Govardhan Pooja, a ritual dedicated to the worship of Krishna celebrated a day after Diwali. A red sacred thread was tied on the handle of this rai on one such occasion.
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Details
- Title: Rai (Churner)
- Location: Baragaon, Karnal, Haryana
- Type: Vastu (Object)
- Contributor: Mansi S Rao, Rishav Jain, Ben Cartwright and Radha Devpura
- Rights: Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University and South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection (SADACC) Trust
- Medium: Nylon (Rope), Wood
- Wood Craft Technique: Carving, Joinery, Turning
- Region: Nardak
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