Jodhpur's 100-Year-Old Midnight Cremation Ground Tradition: Women Only, What's the Secret?

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Jodhpur's Midnight Crematorium Ritual: 100-Year-Old Women-Only Tradition Unveiled

जोधपुर की 100 साल पुरानी रहस्यमयी परंपरा

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News18•10-03-2026, 06:47

Jodhpur's Midnight Crematorium Ritual: 100-Year-Old Women-Only Tradition Unveiled

•Jodhpur observes a unique 100-year-old tradition where women perform midnight puja at the crematorium.
•Known as Khemkushal, this ritual takes place annually on Sunday and Tuesday during Chaitra's bright fortnight.
•Only women participate, offering goat's liver, grains, alcohol, and milk to Bhagwati and Bhairu Ji.
•The puja, starting from Kumharia Kuan, aims to protect the neighborhood from untimely death and evil forces.
•After the women return, men draw a protective 'Laxman Rekha' around the area using raw milk and alcohol.

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