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Jankwa
Newar ritual From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jankwa (or Janko) is a Newar ritual[1] in Nepal to commemorate the young, elderly and infants in the community.[2][3]
Types of Jankwa
There are two types of jankwa:[4]
- Macha jankwa, celebrated once
- Jyah Jankwa (Bhim Ratharohan) which can be celebrated up to five times.
References
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