- Jhakri
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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
- ^ Gulia 2005, p. 153-4
- ^ Gulia 2005, p. 152
- ^ Gulia 2005, p. 168
References
- Gulia, Kuldip Singh (2005). Human Ecology of Sikkim - A Case Study of Upper Rangit Basin. Delhi, India: Kalpaz Publications. ISBN 8178353253. http://books.google.com/books?id=J4aDVQ1KVZYC.
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