Hariyali Kora Navakhani is celebrated in the month of 'Shravan', also known as a symbol of agricultural prosperity. Farmers worship farm tools and cows on this occasion.
They place branches and leaves of 'Bhelwa' (a tree resembling cashew tree) in the fields and pray for good harvest. People also hang small Neem branches at the main entrance of houses on this occasion to prevent occurrence of seasonal diseases. The term Navakhani literally means eating of the new crop. They consume the grains themselves and offer it along with liquor to their forefathers. The grains are the fruits of their toils. They want to share their success with their predecessors who have blessed them and this small gesture is perhaps the best way to show their thankfulness. |