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Hindus Joined Together In Karnataka To Celebrate Muharram
Muslims carrying ‘panja’ to mark Muharram in Dharwad on Friday (Photo/thehindu)
- Muslims in the districts of Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, and Belagavi observed Muharram in several locations, especially in rural areas where hindus joined them as well.
- Muharram's "panjas" are placed in miniature pandals during the holiday, as is customary.
On Friday, Muslims in the districts of Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, and Belagavi observed Muharram in several locations, especially in rural areas where hindus joined them as well. Muharram fell on the same day as the Hindu festival of Varamahalaxmi this year. However, according to the COVID-19 procedure, both occurrences were muted.
Over the years, both of the Hindu and Muslim communities in Karnataka have participated in Muharram processions. While there have been incidents of rioting and group fights in the state, communal calm in most sections of the state has helped to strengthen the relationship between the two communities.
Muharram's "panjas" are placed in miniature pandals during the holiday, as is customary. Due to the sheer pandemic, their numbers were lower this time. Other locals gathered in several areas in North Karnataka since there are only one or two Muslim families to follow various Muharram rites. Due to the restriction on processions, there was no procession by persons of Iranian descent, which is usually held in Dharwad during Muharram. Eventually, a small group of individuals marched in procession with 'panjas,' and Hindus joined in.
On Friday, an incident was reported in Hubballi during a ritual. A boy bearing the 'panja' stumbled and fell down while running over live charcoal. However, he was quickly hauled out of it, avoiding any serious burn damage.
