Sacred animals and the legends and superstitions connected with them 83
CHAPTER X.
Chetaks and Chetakins. 85
CHAPTER XI.
Rural ceremonies connected with agricultural operations. Rites performed for the protection of cattle. Rites performed for scaring noxious animals and insects. Rites performed for ensuring sunshine and favourable weather. Rites performed for the protection of crops. Rites in which secrecy and silence are observed. The observances at the Holi festival. Rites performed when boys and girls attain puberty. Vows. The black art 87
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