Vibhuti
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title:
Vibhuti
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In Hinduism, vibhuti, also called bhasma or tirunīru, is sacred ash made of burnt dried wood, burnt cow dung and/or cremated bodies used in Agamic rituals. Devotees of Shiva apply vibhuti traditionally as three horizontal lines across the forehead and other parts of the body. According to the Shiva Purana, the particles of ash which cling to the skin when Tripura is applied are to be considered to be individual lingams. The scriptures further state that bhasma purifies the soul and elevates the
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Sacred ash worn on forehead in Hindu culture
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vibhuti
date created:
2004-01-29T19:56:32Z
date modified:
2024-09-13T02:26:49Z
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