Here are some of the rituals practised by Yezidis which is followed only by Hindus which proves their Indian origin:
1. The Peacock (Malak Ta'us) whom they worship is only found in India, and is known as the Peacock Angel of Lord Subrahmanya (son of Lord Shiva and Parvati)
2. They still do surya vandanam (worship to sun god) and agnihotra rituals
3. They blow conch and beat dholaks (exclusive to Indians)
4. They have strict gotra rules which are followed till date
5. They apply holy tilak on their foreheads.
6. They worship multi-armed Yazidi gods, and multi-armed gods are only found in Hindu tradition
7. They hang a string of leaves across the doors of their houses on auspicious days.
8. The Yezidi New Year, known as Sere Sal, meaning “Head of the Yearâ€, is celebrated on a particular Wednesday of April, known as Red Wednesday (South Indians also celebrate new year in April).
9. The Yezidis’ belief in reincarnation is one of the remaining vestiges of their original homeland of India. Yezidis believe that they will continue to reincarnate until they achieve a certain level of soul purity (concept of moksha)
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