Article Info

Article Title
Spinning an Auspicious Start: Tahkli Traditions in Kullu Valley
Author
Jen Hoover
Issue date
Summer 2020
Issue number
29
Issue topic
Supported Spindle
Description
The spinning of cotton on tahkli spindles is an integral part of wedding ceremonies in Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh, marking the official start of the event. The practice, known as sumuhurat, involves women spinning yarn that is later used in the wedding puja, symbolizing the durability of the marriage.
Article topic list
cotton, spindles, supported spindles, takhli, community, cultural