Jankwa (or Janko) is a

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ritual in

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to commemorate the young, elderly and

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s in the

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Types of Jankwa

There are two types of jankwa: * Macha jankwa, celebrated once *Jyah Jankwa (Bhim Ratharohan) which can be celebrated up to five times.

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