Why do we apply gandha to deity?
The fragrant paste (gandha) is applied to the midbrow region of the deity in the picture or idol, due to the qualities of the substance from which the paste is made (e.g. sandalwood) and the subtle scent and specific colour of the paste, the Sun channel of the deity is activated.
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How to identify pure vermilion?
Pure vermilion is made from pure turmeric, water of soda lime powder and a small quantity of pure camphor. In the Kaliyug people making pure vermilion are very few.
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Why is milk or sandalwood paste used when making vastra from cotton?
Use of sandalwood paste is better then milk when making this vastra. Due to the coating of sandalwood paste the frequencies of the deities are activated early and get attracted to the cotton vastra.
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What is the Science behind offering the sacred thread (janave) to deities?
Offering the sacred thread to deities means binding the expanse of the brilliance of deities in the rounds of the sacred thread and evoking It to function in duality.
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What is the spiritual significance of water from the seven rivers?
The seven rivers referred to here are, the Ganga, Godavari, Narmada, Kaveri, Krushna, Brahmaputra and Yamuna. Water collected from these seven rivers is put in the ritualistic pot, used during ritualistic worship.
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How to arrange the components of the ritualistic platter?
Before actually commencing the ritualistic worship it is important to arrange the tools and other components of the ritualistic worship.
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