![]() ![]() ![]() These texts by themselves do not outline the deities or rituals for their worship thereof. In any discussion of Hinduism, it is important to remember that these rituals are an off shoot of the interpretation of Vedas, the holy text of Hindus. Hence Vishnu Sthalas (places of worship of Lord Vishnu) have elaborately carved idols of Lord Vishnu with the alankaram (decoration ceremony) post the abhishekam, being a very elaborate ritual. ![]() In contrast, it said that Lord Vishnu is Alankara Priyar (Desirous of ornamentation). Ghee (Clarified butter) Since Shiva is said to wear Nageshwara (Snake God) as an ornament around his neck, it is said that the fragrance of Aloe (which attracts snakes) is also a very holy item to be used for the worship of Shiva. ![]()
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