The KALASHA archives

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Bisha: yellow flower decorations

Bisha: yellow flower decorations

May 13

On May 13, 5:00-6:00 am, children and women collect the bisha “yellow flowers” from rocky mountains, to decorate the temple Jes'tak Han and other holy places as well as the goat sheds, the fields and all the Kalasha houses on the following day. Decorations of the wooden horse heads sanctuary with bisha and walnut leaves by men only. A ritual of juniper burning and walnuts and goat milk offerings.