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| This is the basic set up of the Shivratri Pooja done by us (Kashmiri Pandits) known as watak puza to pray to Vatuka Bhirava . |
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| The beautiful "OM" designs have been made by me, also the decorations! The kalash's (big and small) are filled with walnuts and later distributed amongst relatives and neighbors. |
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| A small hawan is done and prasad offered to the deity. The prasad fed varies from one household to another. We make a total of 7 vegetarian dishes (some families offer non-veg too!) and a crispy snack made with rice flour and walnuts called DRAN |
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| me :D |
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