The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

INDIAN FEAST

IN OCTOBER, THE FEAST OF PUJA IN WHICH THE YOUNG GIRLS
MAKE THEIR OWN DOLLS AND EXHIBIT THEM FOR THEIR FRIENDS.
THIS SYMBOLIZES THE VICTORY OF GOOD WINNING OVER THE
DEMON. THIS IS NOT A FIXED DATE, BECAUSE THE INDIAN
CALENDAR IS BASED UPON THE LUNAR CALENDAR.

Data entry tech comment: SEPT.-OCT. (ASVINA), SPICER, "BOOK OF FESTIVALS," P. 161,
KC[ KATHY LOESER.
CN[ BOWMAN, GILBERT

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 02-29-1968