Rituals for a woman to have children
Author(s)
Title
Rituals for a woman to have children
Alternative Title
Расму оинҳо оид ба фарзанддор шудани зан
Publication Type
Language
tgk
Number of Pages
11
Location
Tajikistan
Keywords
Women
Ritual
Pregnancy
Birth-giving
Beliefs
Relevance to ICH Safeguarding
Description
The rules of human life reflect the symbolic nature of the transitional stages
the act of their implementation sets a certain measure in the life process. Marital relations are one of the important factors of this measure, and the gradual development of the family is being considered. The ritual of these days is a delicate stage of life, especially in the life of a woman, and a lot of effort is being made to ensure that the family is strong and healthy. This is the strength of most families in having children. The problem faced by most women from the past to this day is their inability to conceive a child. There are customs and traditions that are important for a woman to get pregnant. These interactions are one of the transitional periods of life, and they have a major role.
The review article presents only this aspect of the customs of the inhabitants of the Panj district in comparison with the studies of other researchers. In relation to these traditions, Russian and Tajik researchers from other regions of the country conducted serious studies, each of which was subjected to scientific analysis and discussion.
The rituals before pregnancy among the residents of the Panj district are considered serious methods that consider their performance important and necessary for a pregnant woman. Even these methods are considered by Tajiks to be a kind of treatment, and they consider their use more appropriate than medical treatment. There are a lot of transactions in the district that are being made one after another. Most of them have a healing aspect, and there is a lot of faith and trust in them. The inhabitants of this region observe these customs as they have inherited them from the past generation to generation, with those symbolic features.
The review article presents only this aspect of the customs of the inhabitants of the Panj district in comparison with the studies of other researchers. In relation to these traditions, Russian and Tajik researchers from other regions of the country conducted serious studies, each of which was subjected to scientific analysis and discussion.
The rituals before pregnancy among the residents of the Panj district are considered serious methods that consider their performance important and necessary for a pregnant woman. Even these methods are considered by Tajiks to be a kind of treatment, and they consider their use more appropriate than medical treatment. There are a lot of transactions in the district that are being made one after another. Most of them have a healing aspect, and there is a lot of faith and trust in them. The inhabitants of this region observe these customs as they have inherited them from the past generation to generation, with those symbolic features.
Book/Journal Title
Publisher
Research Institute of Culture and Information
Place of Publication
Tajikistan
Date of Publication
2023
Issue
1 (61)
Pages
14-24
Access URL
ISSN
2306-6423
Usage
copyright cleared
Academic Field
Ethnography
Folk medicine
Community/Ethnic Group
Panj district
Women
Contributor
Active Contribution
Tajikistan, FY 2024