kalasa puja:an introduction

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Kalasa Puja:An Introduction

KURCHAM Strands of Dharba grass tied together in a knot 2

COCONUT A healthy coconut, with hair and eyes pointing upwards or northward, covered in turmeric.

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FLOWER Colorful fl owers with stems placed carefully between the coconut and the neck of the pot.

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MANGO LEAVES

Mango leaves, single or in a strand, placed between the coconut and the neck of the pot

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THREADS Cotton threads running across the pot’s surface in a carefully prescribed manner

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POT A solid pot to contain the water 7

WATER Water, the basis of life, along with a selection of special herbs

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RICE Grains of rice that act to sta-bilize and ground the entire construction

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MANTRA Varuna mantras chanted dur-ing installation 10

SCIENCE Recent scientifi c discoveries are shedding light on why this ritual can truly change a person’s life.

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2Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara.May their guidance illuminate our way.

Kurchams are made from strands of Darbha grass

that are tied together in a specifi c way. They are

placed on top the coconut.

The Kurcham forms the “Hair” of the kalasam. In

the human body hair can sense movement of air. It

also acts as a heat insulator and aids in cooling.

It can be construed that the Kurcham acts as an

insulator to separate the micro environment of the

kalasam from the environment of the surroundings.

A University of California study has shown that

darbha grass is one of the few species that can

be cultivated using saline water; and saline water

cultivated darbha grass can be used to feed cattle.

Studies at the University of Ahllabad have dem-

onstrated that darbha grass has antimicrobial and

antiviral properties especially in the treatment of

urinary tract infections, prostatitis, syphilis, and

dysentery.

Lab tests have also revealed darbha grass’ potency

against diabetes.

COMMON NAME DARBHA

SCIENTIFIC NAME CYNODON DACTYLON

ALTERNATIVE NAMES

BERMUDA GRASS, DUBO, DOG’S TOOTH GRASS, BAHAMA GRASS, DEVIL’S GRASS, COUCH GRASS, INDIAN DOAB, ARUGAMPUL, GRAMA, AND SCUTCH GRASS

HUMAN BEING HAIR

Dharba grass tied as a Kurcham

KURCHAM



Coconuts are ubiquitous in Hindu worship. They

are offered in prayer as prasadam, broken to bring

success, or offered to Agni in the sacrifi cial fi re.

Coconut water is sterile (until opened) and mixes

easily with blood. It is also considered an isotonic

electrolyte - in that it assumes the pH of whatever

solution it is mixed into.

Modern research has also confi rmed that young

coconut juice has estrogen like properties and has

general restoratives properties to any hormonal

imbalance.

The strong relationship between blood, hormones

and coconuts might be an explanation for its fre-

quent use in our religions tradition.

At the end the coconut on top of the kalasam can

be used for food preparation.

HUMAN BEING HEAD

SCIENTIFIC NAME COCOS NUCIFERA

SANSKRIT NARIKELA

Coconut covered in Turmeric. The “hair” of the coconut is pointed up or towards the north.

COCONUT



Flowers are used all throughout the puja. Five, or

more, fl owers with long stems are placed between

the coconut and the neck of the pot. The stems of

the fl owers should be long enough to reach the

water.

The relationship between fl owers and sound has

been studied extensively, and there is conclusive

evidence that fl owers and plants react positively to

harmonic, resonant sounds.

Research has indicated that fl owers respond to

sound, and produce their own sounds in response

to the sound “heard”.

As the fl owers resonate, the vibrations will be car-

ried into the water more effectively despite the fact

that the kalasam is kept closed.

HUMAN BEING MIND

CHAKRA AJNA

Michelia champaca (Champaka)

Saraca Asoca (Ashoka)

Calophyllum inophyllum (Punnaga)

FLOWERS



Mango leaves are placed like the fl owers between

the coconut and the neck of the pot. The stems

should reach into the water as well. Ideally, the

leaves should be together in a stem.

Mango leaves dissolve a compound called Mangif-

erin, which has proven anti-oxidant properties and

is used in the herbal treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Anti-oxidant action from natural sources is consid-

ered preventative for many diseases.

Laboratory tests have also shown that mangiferin

has anti-depressant effects in mice.

HUMAN BEING FIVE SENSES

PRIMARY COM-POUND

MANGIFERIN

CHEMICAL FORMULA C19H18O11

BIOLOGICAL NAME MANGIFERA INDICA

Mangiferin is part of the Xanthonoid family.

Mango Leaves

MANGO LEAVES



Cotton threads run across the pot. The threads run

across the pot and form a regular pattern. There

should be at least 72 lines producing 5184 intersec-

tions.

The 72 lines are representative of the 72,000 nerve

endings our body is supposed to have.

HUMAN BEING NERVES

Kalasam with fi ne thread pattern

THREADS



The pot represents the body and acts as a container

for the water that is inside. The human body in turn

is often referred to as “a bag of water” and as such

this arrangement makes perfect sense.

The pot can be made of different materials.

Below is a list of acceptable materials in decreas-

ing order of desirability.

• Clay

• Silver

• Brass

• Copper

• Gold

The classical Indian pot designs allow for better

handling, ensure that the strings stay attached and

add to the overall aesthetic beauty of the set up.

The Appendix holds information on the various

metals and their specifi c properties.

HUMAN BEING BODY

FEMALE MALE

Traditional Indian pots are designed as male or female. However, in recent years the male variety has become more common.

POT



Water is the source of life. The human body is 80%

water and blood itself is 90% water.

These are the main ingredients to be added to the

water:

1. Turmeric

2. Elemi

3. Cloves

4. Vettiver Oil, Sandalwood Oil or

Nag Champa Oil

In the absence of these oils, most perfumes can be

used as most perfumes contain Vettiver Oil.

5. Abhishekam Powder

A generic mix called Abhishekam Powder can be

obtained at most puja stores. However, at the Sri

Rajarajeswari Peetham we use a special mix.

In the appendix you will fi nd important data re-

garding these ingredients. All of the above ingre-

dients have been used extensively in Ayur Vedic

medicine and are now under a great deal of re-

search by western researchers.

HUMAN BEING BLOOD

Dr. Masaru Emoto pioneered the study of the reaction of water to emotion and intent. He has demonstrated that water organizes into crystalline structure under the infl uences of positive vibrations.

WATER



Grains of rice act as the foundation of the pot. The

grains will provide a naturally stable, and level

foundation on which the pot can comfortably sit.

Moreover, porous grains, act as a water absorber

ensuring that throughout the puja the foundation is

not shaken.

Ideally, unhusked rice should be used, but practi-

cally any regular grain of rice can be used.

For special effects, like obtain favour from Nava-

grahas, a mixture of nine grains called “Navadan-

yams” can be substituted for rice.

The rice can be collected and cooked for meals

afterwards.

CHAKRA MULADHARA

Inside of a rice grain

RICE



NAMES OF VARUNA• Varunāya• Makarāsanāya• Apāmpataya• Surūpinē• Pirasethasē• Sarvathīrthādhipatayē• Sakalasumudra Rajāye• Makaravāhanāya• Jalādhipatayē

NAMES OF RIVERS• Gangā• Yamunā• Saraswathi• Sindhu

Varuna MantraOm imam mē varuna śrudhī havamedyācamr᷂l᷂aya | tvāmavasyuracakē || Tattvāyāmi brahmanā vandamānas tadā sāstē yajamānō havirbhih᷂ | ahēdamāno varunēha bōdhyuru śamasamānā āyuh᷂ pramōs᷂ih᷂ ||

VARUNA GAYATRIBhavajumbakāya VidmahēPaṣahastāya Dhīmahi Tanno Varuna Prachodhayaṭ

• Gōmathi• Kōmalā• Ghantakhi• Kētakhi• Gangōtri• Gōdhāvari• Krishnā• Bhadrā• Tungabhadrā• Vaigai• Kāvēry• Tamraparani• Narmadā• Sabarmathi• Yamunōtri• Sarayu• Niagara*• Genesee*

The pot is fi lled with water and the

special herbs are added to it. It is

placed on the rice.

While the neck is still open Varuna

puja is done.

Varuna is invoked using the Varu-

na mantra and the Varuna gayatri.

The names of Varuna are chanted

and the major rivers are invoked

by the chanting of their respective

names. Finally, a pancha uppachara

puja is performed and the kalasam

is completed by placing the fl ow-

ers, mango leaves and coconut on

the neck of the pot and the kur-

cham on top of the coconut. The

kalasam is further decorated as

desired with fl owers and a cloth

piece.

Once this is completed, the main

puja can begin and the deity of

choice can be invoked.

MANTRA



Tantra is dismissed as just mysticism and spiritualism. The exact meaning of the word tantra

implies technique, thus it is something very practical. Philosophers of science will tell you that a

science is that what can be falsifi ed. In that context, Tantra is very much a science.

The techniques of Tantra can be applied, modifi ed, and replicated like any scientifi c experiment.

But, before we try to demonstrate that Tantra is a science, let us look at what science tells us

about this “experiment”.

We will look at several factors

1. Effects of Sound on Plants and Flowers

2. Effects of Emotion and Intent on Water

3. Effects of Magnetized Water

4. Electromagnetic Theory of Consciousness

5. Oligodynamic Effect of Metals

Although we will try to look at each point as separate for clarity’s sake, most are related and we

will move back and forth between sections.

SCIENCE



Effects of Sound on Plants and Flowers The relationship between sound and plant growth

has been demonstrated scientifi cally. In fact there

are Grade 5 science experiments that illustrate this

simple relationship. Moreover, studies at the uni-

versity level have shown that harmonic “pleasant”

sounds produce an increase in the growth rate and

quality of the fruits produced, while unharmonic

sounds (e.g. Heavy Metal) reduce plant growth and

fruit quality.

Research by the National University in Singapore

has also shown that plants respond to sound by

producing their own sound in return, albeit very

quietly. This shows that fl owers and plants are

good absorbers and retainers of sound waves.

It is also know that fl owers and plants absorb

electromagnetic waves in the process called photo-

synthesis.

It should therefore come as no surprise that fl owers

are used to invoke the deity.

When we look at the electromagnetic theory of

consciousness it states that our thoughts and visu-

alizations take a physical form as an electromag-

netic fi eld around our head. Consider the “Trikhan-

da” mudra used in Sri Vidya which places fl owers

in the hands in such a way as to capture energy

It should therefore come as no surprise that fl owers are used to invoke the deity.Plants and Flowers seem to respond strongly to both light and sound waves.



from both the electromagnetic around the head (as

one focuses on an idea- dhyanam) and the sound

energy from the mantra as being changed.

Knowing that fl owers have the natural ability to

capture sound and light (electromagnetic) waves

makes them the ideal medium for use throughout

the puja.

More interestingly, photosynthetic and sound activ-

ity will result in heightened metabolism within the

plant. So placing a plant in the kalasam, with the

stem reaching the water, will result in an increase

absorption of water molecules by the plant.

The combination of sound, mental intent, and the

fl ower, will result in increased motion of water

and water dissolved molecules upwards toward the

stem of the fl owers. This in turn will result in an

increase of mangiferin release from the stems of

the mango leaves. Water dissolved xanthonoids,

such as mangiferin, rotate with a charge thereby

aiding in the magnetizing of the water.

Effect of Emotions and Intent on WaterDr. Emoto performed a series of experiments using

water to show that water crystal form differently

based on the thoughts they are exposed to.

The general set up involved labelling the jar of

water with something that provokes instantaneous

Water Crystal formation after exposure to(top to bottom)1. Classical Music2. Love and 2. Heavy Metal.



positive or negative emotion and then freezing the

water. It was shown that water formed beautiful

crystals when it was exposed to positive thoughts

and a discoherent grain structure when exposed to

negative thoughts.

These experiments have also been carried out in a

simpler way by boiling rice. Boiled rice contains

large quantities of water but as it is an organic

material will decay over time. Experiments have

shown that a jar of rice will stay fresher if the label

says something positive. This implies that the

formation of “positive” water crystals help nourish

and protect the rice.

If we consider that a human body is 80% water it

should then come as no surprise that positive emo-

tion and mental nourishment can benefi t the body.

Tying together the dipolar nature of water mol-

ecules and the Electromagnetic Theory of Con-

sciousness reveals an interesting conclusion. If

consciousness has an electromagnetic counter part

then water with a natural dipolar molecular magnet

will actively align itself with the fi eld. Because of

the dipole nature of the water molecule, the pres-

ence of a magnetic fi eld will infl uence formations

of patterns within the water.

So, a Kalasam with water will be actively infl u-

enced through thoughts and intentions in a minute way.

Photographing water crystals are hard, but there is an easier way to demonstrate chang-es in the water. Dr. Emoto developed the rice experiment.

To the left, negative emotions and to the right positive emotions



We can also show how concentration and focus

will infl uence the quality of the overall result. In

addition, the heightened metabolic rate, due to the

fl owers, will result in quicker water movement and

we can achieve signifi cant results in a short time.

However, since individual qualities such as con-

centration and focus play a role, controlled studies

are not realistic. Nonetheless, a large quantity of

studies can be performed to establish statistical

validity.

Effects of Magnetized WaterIn traditional, homeopathic, Chi-

nese and Ayur Vedic medicine

magnetized water is considered to

have positive effects and should

be used in aiding the healing

process.

Water has a dipole moment and

all salts in water carry a charge.

In fact the concept of pH is just

the measure of the ionic concentration of H+ mol-

ecules. However, putting a glass of water near a

compass will not have an effect on the needle.

The reason is simple - the individual magnetism

of the molecules and dissolved crystals are not

aligned with each other to form a singular polarity.

The three pots on the left were fed magne-tized fi ltered water with varying magnetic confi gurations. The two pots on the right were fed non-magnetized water.

Michael Pedersen conducted an experiment with magnetized water.



Many traditional healers swear that placing a mag-

net rod in water over time will align the magnetic

fi elds of the molecules to produce a magnet.

Research has shown that water can in fact carry

a magnetic fi eld. However, what can be accom-

plished by magnetized water? We know from wi-fi

signals and cell phone towers that an electromag-

netic wave can encode a lot of different informa-

tion. So similarly, a magnetic fi eld can hold more

information than just north or south. Water with

it’s natural dipole moment will be susceptible to

the infl uence of a magnetic fi eld and slowly align

with it.

The compounds in the Kalasam water, combined

with the increased water transport rate due to the

photosynthetic process of the fl owers, will increase

the rate at which water will align. Once the water

is magnetized and ordered it can capture informa-

tion the same way a radio wave captures informa-

tion. Now we’ll look at the Electromagnetic Theo-

ry of Consciousness to see how magnetized water

is capable of physically capturing a thought.

Electromagnetic Theory of ConsciousnessMcFadden (2002) showed that the brain produces

an electromagnetic (EM) fi eld that infl uences brain

function through EM fi eld-sensitive voltage gated

Visualization of a magnetic fi eld around a Kalasam.



ion channels in neuronal membranes. According to this theory the EM fi eld surrounding the

brain is the physical dimension of consciousness. Conscious volition is infl uenced through the

EM fi eld as it builds the bridge between a non-material consciousness and concrete, physical

neurons fi ring to produce bodily actions.

This scientifi c theory is still in its novice phase but shows how EM fi elds could be used to affect

our thinking.

If a properly established Kalasam is a pure thought that has been grown then it can be used in

turn to heal our damaged thoughts. The process of moving clockwise with the Kalasam near

ones head and then pouring it over the deity illustrates how the mind is healed and then the deity

absorbs the damage. In other instances when the water is poured over the practitioner we see

how the body and the mind are simultaneously cleansed.

Oligodynamic Effect of Metals“Oligodynamic” refers to the ability of certain positive metal ions in extremely low concentra-

tion to bind to, and inhibit viruses and micro bacteria. The oligodynamic effect applies to metal

ion concentrations ranging from approximately 9.2ppb to 5.5ppm.

In recent studies both the SARS virus and the HIV virus have been inhibited by the use of oligo-

dynamic Ag+. Numerous other studies have confi rmed the ability of oligodynamic metal ions to

inhibit viruses and micro bacteria of all kinds.

Basic physics and chemistry tell us that any compound exposed to water will erode. The com-

pound thus eroded will exist as an ionic compounds dissolved in water. The natural ionization of

water by a metallic container is suffi cient for the Oligodynamic effect.

Once the Kalasam water is poured over someone, the oligodynamic ions will dissolve through

the skin and naturally aid in the destrution of bacteria in the body.

Moreover, the combination of magnetized water and the presence of Eugenol (from cloves - a

natural anaesthetic) will allow for a heightened absorption rate through the skin.



APPENDIX A : PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

Gold Au[74] (Chemical Formula) Gold has been actively used to cure rheumatoid arthiritis. It is considered a good conductor and since it doesn’t corrode it is used in microchips and speaker wires.

[Xe]4f15d106s1

2.4 (Electro Negativity)

0.137nm (Ionic Radius)

1062°C/2000°C (melting/boiling)

Silver Ag[74] Silver is considered the best conductor and the rarest metal. Silver is not a chemical active metals and is very stable. Silver does not oxidize but will react with hydrogen sulfide in the air, forming tarnish.

[Kr]4d105s1

1.9

0.126nm

962°C/2210°C

Copper Cu[29] Copper can be found in drinking water, foods and air. Copper as a trace element is essential to human health. Copper is used in the industry for electrical equip-ment, piping and industrial ma-chinery

[Ar]3d104s1

1.9

0.096nm

1083°C/2595°C

Brass Cu[29] + Zn[30] Acoustic properties of brass have made it the metal of choice for wind instruments. It is relatively resistant to corrosion and as a result has been often used as a substitute for gold.

A corrosion resistant copper alloy

1083°C/2595°C



Mercury Hg[80] Mercury is the only common metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures. It is a relatively poor conductor of heat and alloys easily with many metals. Mer-cury is considered to have health properties in ancient Chinese and Indian Medicine

[Xe]4f145d106s1

2.0

0.137nm

-38.9°C/356.6°C

Steel Fe[26] + 10%Cr +other metals In addition to Chromium, differ-ent steel alloys have different additional metals such as Man-ganese, Aluminum etc. Steel, stainless steel and other iron products are not to be used for regular puja.

Alloy based in Iron and Chromium

CrO forms invisible protection layer used for “stainless steel”

Clay Al2(SiO3)3Clay has been used to prevent codling moth damage as well as sun scald. In traditional medi-cine it has been used to prevent diarrhea. Clay with some iron content has been shown to kill bacteria.

Naturally occurring Aluminum SilicateUsed in a variety of ayur Vedic treatments

0.096nm

083°C/2595°C



APPENDIX B : PLANT PROPERTIES

ClovesBiological Name Syzygium AromaticumActive Compound(s) Eugenol (C10H12O2)

Cloves are aromatic dry fl ower buds. Cloves are an anodyne (painkillers), carminative (prevents formation of gas), improve peristalsis (stomach movement) and are anthelmintic (expel parasitic worms). Clove oil is used externally to treat hypotonic muscles. Cloves can be found in traditional Indian, Chinese and Tibetan medi-cine.

Clove oil is generally 70 - 92% Eugenol. Eugenol is used in perfumeries, fl avorings, essential oils and in medicine as a local antiseptic and anesthetic. It is used in dentistry mixed with zinc oxide. Eugenol is consid-ered hepatotoxic and can cause damage to the liver.

ElemiBiological Name Carnarium LuzonicumActive Compound(s) Elemicin (C12H18O3)

Elemi resin is a pale yellow substance, of honey-like consistency. Aromatic elemi oil is steam distilled from the resin. It is a fragrant resin with a sharp pine and lemon-like scent. One of the resin components is called amyrin.

It is used as a herbal medicine to treat bronchitis, catarrh, extreme coughing, mature skin, scars, stress, and wounds. The constituents include phellandrene, limonene, elemol, elemicin, terpineol, carvone, and terpin-olene.

Elemicin is considered anticholinergic - it inhibits parasympathetic nerve activity. The nerve fi bers of the para-sympathetic system are responsible for the involuntary movements of smooth muscles. It is also considered a psychedelic drug, if prepared and administered correctly.



VettiverBiological Name Chrysopogon ZizaniodesActive Compound(s) benzoic acid, furfurol, vetivene, vetivenyl vetivenate, terpinen-4-ol, 5-epiprezi-

zane, Khusimene, α-muurolene, Khusimone, Calacorene, β-humulene, α-longipinene, γ-selinene, δ-selinene, δ-cadinene, valencene, Calarene,-gurju-nene, α-amorphene, Epizizanal, 3-epizizanol, Khusimol, Iso-khusimol, Valerenol, β-vetivone, α-vetivone, vetivazulene and more

Vettiver is a perennial grass of the Poaceae family, native to India. It is popularly known as khus or khus-khus, giving the earlier English names cuscus, cuss cuss, kuss-kuss grass, etc. Vetiver can grow up to 1.5 meters high and form clumps as wide. The stems are tall and the leaves are long, thin, and rigid. Vettiver fl owers are brownish purple. Vetiver’s roots grow downward, 2–4 meters in depth. This makes vettiver an ex-cellent stabilizing hedge for stream banks, terraces, and rice paddies. The close-growing clumps also help to block the runoff of surface water. Because vettiver propagates itself by small offsets instead of underground stolons, it is noninvasive and can easily be controlled by cultivation of the soil at the boundary of the hedge.

Vettiver is heavily used to prevent soil erosion, to improve soil moisture, for ground water recharge, for pest control, and the clean up of contaminated ground water.

Vettiver is also used in the aromatherapy industry, where its essential oil is known as the “oil of tranquility”. Vettiver oil calms and soothes the mind, thus helping with nervous tension and stress. It settles the nerves and establishes a feeling of balance and grounding.

Most Vettiver around the world is cultivated. However, for the perfumery industry where it is used as a natu-ral fi xative. Although native to the Indian subcontinent, most of the world’s vettiver is produced and exported from Haiti.



TurmericBiological Name Curcuma LongaActive Compound(s) Curcumin (C21H20O6)

Turmeric has been used in cooking, in dyes and traditional Indian medicine. In recent years its properties have warranted medical research.

Turmeric contains 5% Curcumin which has been used as a natural yellow dye. All of Turmeric’s medicinal properties stem from Curcumin.

Research has revealed that curcumin has antitumor, antioxidant, antiarthritic, antiamyloid, anti-ischemic, and anti-infl ammatory properties.

It is therefore no wonder that turmeric has been used in ayur Vedic medicine for over 2000 years.

Numerous clinical trials in humans are underway, studying the effect of curcumin on various diseases, includ-ing multiple myeloma, pancreatic cancer, myelodysplastic syndromes, colon cancer, psoriasis, and Alzheim-er’s disease.

It’s antitumor effects stems from Curcumin’s ability to induce apoptosis (suicide) in cancer cells without affect-ing healthy cells. It was also found that the presence of Curcumin interferes with the reproduction transcrip-tion process of cancer cells.

Little Curcumin when eaten is absorbed, hence, putting a road block on the myriad of health effects. Howev-er, oil based solutions increase bio-availability signifi cantly. This may explain why Indian cooking tradition use ghee profusely and have many dishes that are fried in oil. It seems that this prepares curcumin to be better absorbed into the system.

In recent years Turmeric has also been used increasingly in the skin care industry. Its anti-microbial and anti-infl ammatory properties have shown to cure many skin diseases. It is used in many sun screen lotions and also as a cure for acne. It is also considered that daily application of turmeric to the face will reduce facial hair. It is also believed that daily application reduces visible signs of aging.



Mango LeavesBiological Name Mangifera Indica (for Mangos)Active Compound(s) Mangiferin (C19H18O11)

Mangiferin has shown consistent gastroprotective and anti diabetic effects. Recent studies have also re-vealed that it has anti-viral and anti-oxidant properties.

In the kalasam set up a stem with several connected leaves is preferred to individual leaves, as this will allow the sap to dissolve in the water.



APPENDIX C : ABHISHEKAM POWDER

Below is the ingredient list of the powder used at the Sri Rajarajeswari Peetham as

Abhishekam Powder.

• Basil 2 oz.

• Cardamom 2 oz.

• Cloves 1 oz.

• Black pepper 1 oz.

• Edible camphor 6 gm

• Saffron 1 pinch

• Cinnamon 2 oz.

• Kasturi (musk) 1 capsule

• Gorochana 1 capsule

• Rose hips 2 oz.

• Thyme ½ oz.

• Jeera ½ oz.

• Coriander ½ oz.

• Alcohol 1 tbsp

• Cayenne pepper 1 tbsp

• Gold powder 1 pinch

• Turmeric powder 5 tbsp



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