motif analysis

Chittara folk of Karnataka

Magey Saalu (Symbol of  Fragrance)

       The first stage of the flowers is bud and this is a string of budding jasmine flowers. It is used to decorate the palanquin and the women of Deewaru community wear small garlands made of these bud during happy occasions. These buds of jasmine are also woven beautifully on the banana stem and the groom wears it on the wedding day. It evokes one’s senses by the fragrance it produces and also eradicates any sorts of bad smell. It gives a pleasant feeling to the one sitting inside the palanquin and the people around. It implies that instead of using room fresheners at home, we can keep these jasmine flowers and enjoy the smell of freshness the room gets filled with.



Garagasa Saalu (Symbol of Sharpness)

      This was mainly used to cut the bamboos and other objects while constructing the houses. It implies that without being sharp in life it’s difficult to break through the obstacles. A sharp mind helps one think quickly and act without delay, which is nothing but being efficient.



Yelleyh Bhalliee (Symbol of prosperity)

 

      For any ritual practices in the Deewaru community, the betel leaf was required. Consuming of the betel leaves after meals, helps absorption and it likewise has other medical advantages. Beetle leaf is considered auspicious in Hindu customs.

Gonabhey (Symbol of Prosperous Womb)

    Amid harvest, a large portion of the harvests are assembled in mass, rather a pile of paddy before differentiating it from the plant. This is to preserve the crops from being washed away in the rain. It implies one of the techniques used in the storage of crops and mainly indicates a blessing of prosperous womb to the bride.




Bhaley Maarah (Symbol of Fulfillment) 

In Hindu culture, individuals consume from banana leaf which is an alluring serving platter due to its size and toughness. It is to a great extent utilized as a part of relational unions (weddings) and different capacities (other functions). Pretty much as the aluminum foil, it goes about as a sustenance wrapper which helps in drying

staying and holding hotness of the food. The entire reason behind this was to advance good dieting propensities. Amid those days, there were no plates and these banana leaves were effectively accessible and were sufficiently huge to contain all the nourishment. also it has numerous medical advantages.