Chalama Stone as an object of Turkological research: rituals, symbols and cultural heritage
BULLETIN of the L N GUMILYOV EURASIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY POLITICAL SCIENCE REGIONAL STUDIES ORIENTAL STUDIES TURKOLOGY Series 2025 Sh. Burkitbayeva, A. E. Shargynova, G. A. Kanashayeva
The stone Chalama represents a unique sacred place where the shamanic traditions of Turkic-speaking peoples are preserved and transmitted. This sacred space, filled with spiritual energy, serves as a center for conducting rituals, ceremonies, and rites that strengthen intergenerational connections and uphold cultural heritage. Chalama symbolizes unity and spiritual renewal, offering everyone an...