Abishekam
January 17, 2008
One of the great things about the vedic tradition is the wide variety of ritual performances; pujas, yagyas, and my favorite, the abishekam. It is essentially a bath for the murti. The ingredients can be varied but center around water, milk, turmeric, and sandal.
The performance is quite simple just pouring the ingredients over while chanting mantras. But surprisingly, the effect is quite strong. Afterwards there is an undeniable air of freshness and purity.
