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Ellison, B.C., 1922. HRH The Prince of Wales' shoots in India in 1921 and 1922 - part 1. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 28 (3): 675-697, pls. 1-9, map 1, table 1
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal |
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Culture |
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Indian Rhino |
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The flesh and blood of the rhino is considered pure and highly acceptable the Manes, to whom the high caste Hindus and most Gurkhas offer libation of its blood after entering its disembowelled body. On ordinary Sradh days the libation of water and milk is poured from a cup carved from its horn. The urine is considered antiseptic: it is hung in a vessel at the principal door as a charm against ghosts, evil spirits and diseases. The above beliefs are in no-wise confined to Nepal as the Chinese, Burmese and Siamese preserve practically every part of the rhinoceros. The horn, hoof, blood, urine, hide and even the intestines being dried up and afterwards converted into various medicines.
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