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Hindu priest at Sree Vinayaka Mandir in New Delhi performs Mahashivratri rituals. He applies scandal paste on Shivlinga and pours curd on the Shivling. On the occasion of Shivaratri, the Shiva lingam is offered a ritualistic bath in the temples all throughout the country with milk, yoghurt, honey, sandalwood paste and rose water. Om Namah Shivaya is constantly chanted during the ritual bath after the conclusion of which vermilion or sandalwood paste is applied on the lingam. After the baths the Bilva leaves are placed on the top of the lingam and fruit platters are placed in front of the god. The devotees also decorate the lingam with flowers and garlands and lit incense sticks. Source: festivals.awesomeji.com This footage is part of the broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films
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