Amazing amazing! There is no dearth of traditions in the world, but there are some rituals which are difficult to believe after hearing about them. Have you ever thought that someone can stand with folded hands in front of the toilet which we associate with filth? Believe it or not, but China (China) There is a similar tradition in some parts of India, where people toilet seat They not only bow their heads in front of him, but also do worship. Let us know about this unique tradition.
Lantern Festival in rural areas of China (Lantern FestivalDuring ) a very strange scene is seen at night. Here women reach the toilet with incense sticks in their hands and worship the toilet seat there. According to the report of South China Morning Post, this tradition is called 'Jigu Devi' (Zigu Goddess) is called worship. She is known as 'Toilet Goddess' (Toilet Goddess) also known as. The Lantern Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, coinciding with the Chinese Spring Festival (Chinese Spring Festival) is the first major festival after.
According to the report, there is a hair-raising folk tale behind this unique ritual. It is believed that centuries ago a woman named Jigu was brutally murdered near a toilet. After which people gave her the status of a goddess to calm her soul and honor her. Gradually Jigu came to be considered as a protector and goddess.
This ritual is not limited to just joining hands, but women also know their future here. After cleaning the toilet, she keeps a small effigy there. Then by burning incense sticks, questions related to farming, marriage and health are asked. There is a belief that if the effigy moves even a little, it is considered a yes or no sign from the goddess. Even if science calls it superstition, for the people here it is a unique combination of faith and cleanliness.
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