Zang Trai falls on the 3rd
day of the Navreh. On this day all the Kashmiri Pandit Women visit their
parental house as a ritual and on their return their parents give them salt and
atghat (some money) as a token of prosperity and good omen.
Zang Trai is associated with the first unit of ascent in
the Shakti tradition of Kashmir, Known as Vagbhava koot. The nine days of Navaratra
are divided in "Three units of deliberation", the First Deliberation
is revered as the Vagbhava Koot, the source of Vaakh Parampara (tradition) in
Kashmir. The Rishikaas (wives of Sapta Rishis) would hold their own
deliberations for their spiritual enlightenment and social awareness. This type of
socio-spiritual gathering was convened by the parents of the Rishikas. A
wonderful social interaction and respect for daughters is seen in this
deliberation.
The Devi Kavacham also establishes that
Zang/Jangha in Sanskrit is the abode of
Sarva Kaama Pradayini Devi. Here Kaama means the inner recesses of the heart
filled with love and dedication.
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