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<\/span><\/p>\nEnglish Name<\/h3>\n
Traditional Mud and Stone Sacred Platform<\/p>\n
Alternate Names<\/h3>\n
Thare \u2013 a traditional square-shaped mud and stone platform associated with the worship of clan ancestors and spirit deities.<\/p>\n
Short Description<\/h3>\n
A traditional square-shaped mud and stone platform on which a sacred stone representing the first ancestor of the clan or a spirit deity<\/strong> is embedded.<\/p>\n Thare is a traditional sacred structure associated with the ancestral and spiritual practices of the Kodavas. It consists of a square-shaped platform made of mud and stone<\/strong>, with a sacred stone embedded in the structure.<\/p>\n The stone represents the first ancestor of the clan or a spirit deity<\/strong>. The Thare serves as a sacred place where ancestral traditions and rituals are observed.<\/p>\n Traditionally, the structure was simple and made using materials available in the surrounding environment. Over generations, its form and construction have evolved while its religious and cultural purpose has continued.<\/p>\n Traditionally constructed using locally available mud and stone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The traditional Thare is a square-shaped raised platform<\/strong>, with the sacred stone embedded or positioned within it.<\/p>\n The platform was traditionally constructed by arranging and compacting mud and stones to create a stable raised structure. The sacred stone was placed in its designated position as the central spiritual element.<\/p>\n The Thare embodies traditional knowledge relating to ancestral worship, sacred spaces, local materials and the preservation of clan traditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Thare continues to have an important place in the religious and cultural life of Kodava families. Every year, during the Karona Kodpo and Meedi rituals, traditional rituals and offerings are performed at the Thare.<\/strong><\/p>\n These annual observances reinforce the connection between the living members of the clan, their ancestors and the spiritual traditions passed down through generations.<\/p>\n Traditionally associated with natural and forested surroundings<\/strong>, reflecting the close relationship between Kodava spiritual traditions and the natural landscape.<\/p>\n The sacred stone is revered as representing the first ancestor of the clan or a spirit deity. Karona Kodpo and Meedi rituals are performed annually at the Thare<\/strong>, accompanied by traditional offerings and observances according to the customs of the family or clan.<\/p>\n The Thare is considered to be a tradition that dates back to the emergence and early evolution of the Kodava community<\/strong>. It represents an ancient form of ancestral and spiritual practice that has been carried forward through generations.<\/p>\n The structure and its surrounding facilities may have changed over time, but the underlying tradition of honouring ancestors and spirit deities at the sacred Thare has continued.<\/p>\n The physical form of the Thare has evolved with changing times. Traditional simple mud-and-stone structures have, in some places, developed into larger and more permanent structures with facilities such as seating and other amenities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The traditional simple form<\/strong> of the Thare has become less common because larger modern structures with facilities such as seating and improved amenities are increasingly preferred.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The tradition continues to be practised and is evolving rather than becoming extinct<\/strong>. The structure is being improved and adapted to present-day requirements, while its traditional religious and cultural purpose continues to be maintained.<\/p>\n Documentation should include:<\/p>\nFull Description<\/h3>\n
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