Maati-kore or more commonly spelled Maticoor, also known as dig-dutty in West Indian culture is the night before or two nights before the wedding. Many people call it the Haldi ceremony. This is one of the first nights that follow rituals and offerings to the Hindu gods and goddesses.

2019年9月19日 · The Dig Dutty/Matikor ritual is an important part of Hindu ethnic identity. It is central to the story of historical displacement and reterritorialization, and it is a testimony to the tenacity of a people for whom such practices have long been seen, by many in the Guyanese and Trinidadian communities at large, as backward, pagan, and even a ...

The matikore or dig dutty as it is popularly called in Guyana is essentially prayers to Mother Earth or Dharti puja and is done two days prior to the wedding. ‘Matti’ means earth and ‘kor’ means digging. The same rites are done separately at the homes of the bride and groom.

The Dig Dutty/Matikor ritual is an important part of Hindu ethnic identity. It is central to the story of historical displacement and reterritorialization, and it is a testimony to the tenacity of a people for whom such practices have long been seen, by many in the Guyanese and Trinidadian communities at large, as backward, pagan, and even a ...

2017年6月11日 · In a detailed and entertaining presentation of the ‘Maticore’ they explained that the tradition is popular within rural communities and is locally called ‘dig dutty’. The Maticore is done on the Friday evening, the first day of the traditional Indian or Hindu wedding, and has a sacred significance.

2018年7月5日 · This chapter examines the Matikor or “Dig Dutty” ritual in Guyana and Trinidad. The Dig Dutty/Matikor ritual is an important part of Hindu ethnic identity.

The Dig Dutty, sometimes called Matikor or Haldi, ceremony marks the official start of rituals for a Hindu wedding. As we continue a special series called Discover Guyana, we delve into the...

A traditional Hindu wedding in Guyana, this is the Friday night Maticoor which is also called Dig Dutty ceremony. This ceremony is done at the Bride's home f...

Hindu wedding,The Maticore ceremony on Friday night in GuyanaYou can join our facebook group. Guyana West Bank Demerara Connection, for more on Guyana, past ...

Hindu weddings in Guyana are a colorful and vibrant affair, filled with rituals and traditions that bring families and communities together. From the pre-wedding rituals like Dig Dutty Night and dye rubbing to the post-wedding traditions like Matikor and the seven steps ritual, each aspect of the wedding holds deep symbolic meaning.