Abhiyanga Powder For Deity Abhishek Application On Forehead For Puja Use

Abhiyanga Powder – Puja Use and Spiritual Significance

Mixture Of 5-

Awla, Sandal, rose Water, Kesar and Barras applied on forehead.

While Abhyanga powder is primarily used for Ayurvedic body massage and cleansing, it also has specific traditional uses in Hindu puja and spiritual rituals, especially during deity abhishekam (ritual bathing) and festive preparations.

🕉️ Uses of Abhyanga Powder in Puja

1. For Deity Abhishekam (Sacred Bathing)

• Application: Abhyanga powder (often a blend of turmeric, sandalwood, green gram flour, and herbs) is used to anoint deities, especially during special festivals like:

  • Ganesh Chaturthi

  • Krishna Janmashtami

  • Shivratri

• Purpose: It purifies the idol, symbolizing physical and spiritual cleansing before dressing the deity in new clothes.

2. Pre-Puja Purification of the Devotee

• In some traditions, before performing an important puja (like Satyanarayan Katha, Griha Pravesh, etc.), the devotee applies abhyanga powder for self-cleansing bath to:

  • Remove tamasic energy (dullness, negativity)

  • Energize the body and make it fit for divine connection

3. For Ubtan in Marriage or Vrata Rituals

• Used during Haldi ceremonies, bridal ubtan, and vrata preparations, symbolizing the purification of body, mind, and soul.