Handlers Of Zuljana

Handlers Of Zuljana, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

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During the Juloos , Zuljana is an imprtant part of symbolism of Shia pain known as Ghame Hussain.

Some of the Zuljana handlers are known faces in Mumbai,and know the demands and the nature of the Horse chosen to become Zuljana.

The handler controls the Zuljana and mind you there are huge crowds involved , but as the Shia community revere Zuljana he s treated with maximum kindness respect they tie the mannats on the Alam placed on the saddle of Zuljana , sweet lemons are placed on the points of the Alam and given to the crowds as Tabaruk.

New born babies are touched to the Zuljana for good luck.

Zuljanas are fed by the crowds and he leads the juloos ...the replica of the Steed of Imam Hussain.. known for hos loyalty and fidelity to his Master.