This is a highly critical and delicate ritual. Using a golden needle or chisel, the chief priest carefully carves or paints the eyes of the deity, usually while looking through a mirror to deflect the intense first gaze of the newly awakened idol. 4. Yagasala Puja and Homa
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‘ஆகமம்’ என்றால் இறைவனை அடையும் வழி. ‘பிரதிஷ்டை’ என்றால் நிலைநிறுத்துதல். ஆகம பிரதிஷ்டா விதி என்பது ஒரு விக்ரகத்தை (சிலையை) சக்தி வாய்ந்ததாக மாற்றி, இறைசக்தியை நிரந்தரமாக நிலைநிறுத்தும் முறை. This is a highly critical and delicate ritual
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