Date: 1st of Dhoa
Significance: As the first day of Dhoa dawns, it ushers in a period dedicated to Nori's virtues of compassion, love, and harmonious relations. The Season of Giving is deeply rooted in the belief that acts of kindness and generosity sow seeds of harmony and goodwill throughout the land. Nori's Dawn serves as a reminder of the importance of gratitude and altruism in fostering community cohesion and emotional well-being. This day holds particular significance for women, who often take the lead in organizing charitable activities and spreading Nori's message of love and compassion.
Traditions/Events
Nori's Dawn is marked by a variety of rituals and events aimed at expressing gratitude, blessing water, and engaging in charitable deeds:
- Rituals of Gratitude: Communities come together to express gratitude for the blessings bestowed upon them by Nori. Individuals offer prayers and thanks for the abundance of the summer season, reflecting on the warmth of relationships and the generosity of nature.
- Water Blessing Ceremonies: Water, symbolizing life and purification, holds a special significance in Nori's domain. On Nori's Dawn, water blessing ceremonies are conducted at sacred springs, rivers, and wells. Participants invoke Nori's blessings upon the water, believing it to carry her healing and purifying essence.
- Charitable Activities: Acts of kindness and generosity are central to Nori's teachings. On Nori's Dawn, communities engage in various charitable activities such as feeding the hungry, providing shelter to the homeless, and offering assistance to those in need. Women, in particular, play a vital role in organizing and leading these efforts, embodying Nori's compassionate spirit.