BATHING CEREMONIES
The ceremonial bath or ritual bath is called Abhishekam or Abhishekam in Sanskrit. The term is akin to puja, yagya and arati that denotes: a devotional activity; an enacted prayer, rite of passage and/or religious rite or ritual. Abhishek is common to faiths such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
Abhishekam, is conducted by priests, by pouring libations on the image of the deity being worshiped, amidst the chanting of mantras. Usually, offerings such as milk, yogurt, ghee, honey, Panchaamrutam, sesame oil, rosewater, sandalwood paste may be poured among other offerings depending on the type of Abhishekam being performed. This ritual is routinely performed temples. Abhishekam of different deity gives many benefits to the person partaking in the sacred ritual.
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The experience of watching the Gods being bathed with milk, water, honey and yogurt etc seems strange but in reality is a surreal and a very deep meaningful experience. On its own this ceremony is pretty powerful but if this journey is also aided by a spiritual guide then the resulting growth and transformation is exponential. With Vaacci you can have an experience that will change you inside out as Gods are bathed and something deep inside you shifts forever.
"Every walk to the woods is a religious rite, every bath in the stream is a saving ordinance. "John Burroughs BOOK A CEREMONY
Please fill the form below or you can also call us for any questions or clarifications at +91 9810286995 or email at [email protected] or [email protected]. CHARGES $100 per person up-to 10 persons. This payment includes a ceremonial kit for each participant. An introduction to partaking in Hindu ceremonial rituals, which acts as a guide to the Gods and practices in a book format. Please ensure advance payment to secure your appointment. For group discounts please call +91 9810286995 or write to [email protected]. PREPARATION We would suggest that you schedule 2.5 hours for the ceremony. It would be useful if you had your DATE/ TIME and PLACE of birth to partake in the ceremony. We would strongly urge you to refrain from wearing shorts or skirts as there may be floor seating during some parts of the ceremony in the temple. Also some temples require modest dress code. |