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use of Ganges water brought home by pilgrims. In this case the 
friendship is known as Gangajal. : 
Then, again, any flower may be employed, and the friendship 
would be termed merely phul (flower). This is usually the 
case amongst women. Each p i 
of the other and the friendship is formed. If some particular 
flower is used that flower gives the name to the friendship. In 
ow very binding these friendships are considered. 
acquaintance with the people of 14 years I can recall only one 
Instance in which such a friendship was broken. Like David 
” 
may mean, “ Your wife is my wife, a garland of marigold flowers. 
By repeating this couplet to his friend it is supposed the offending 
ffence 
nav lled to Ww 
blood from her own infant. If an adult also should suddenly 
become emaciated and loose flesh, it is said that a witch has sent 
Oo 
is supposed 
‘be the special residence of witches, or elfs or other invisible 
beings. (3) According to Bates’ Hindi Dictionary, the word Pret 
