A Munja

Size:

5,0 cm high

Region:

Maharashtra/Madhya Pradesh, India

Period:

19th century

Condition:

Dark patina, probably found in a well

Description:

The  person has a stick in each hand and the holy string (yajnopavita) over the 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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