Jhakri

Jhakri

Jhakri is the common name used for shamans in Sikkim, India. They exist in the Limbu, Sunuwar, Rai, Sherpa, Kami, Tamang, Gurung and Lepcha communities.[1] Belief in spirits is prevalent, hence also the fear of spirit possession.[2]

Jhakri's perform rituals during weddings, funerals, harvest rites and diagnose and cure diseases. They are inflluenced by Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, Mun and Bön rites.[3]

Notes

  1. ^ Gulia 2005, p. 153-4
  2. ^ Gulia 2005, p. 152
  3. ^ Gulia 2005, p. 168

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