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    18 Abhisheks in english

    6 months ago 126

    Here are the 18 Abhisheks (Aṣṭādaś Abhiṣek) with simple English meanings, as used in Jain poojan for the Jina idol (mainly Śvetāmbara tradition):

    1. Suvarna Churna Snatra

    Bath with water mixed with gold powder (golden ablution).

    1. Pancharatna Churna Snatra

    Bath with water mixed with powders of five gems – gold, silver, pearl, ruby, coral.

    1. Kaṣhāya Churna Snatra

    Bath with water mixed with astringent herbal powders.

    1. Maṅgala Mṛttikā Snatra

    Bath with water mixed with auspicious sacred earth from pure holy places.

    1. Padmamrita Snatra (Panchamrut / Panchagavya)

    Bath with five nectars, usually from cow products (milk, curd, ghee, etc.) or milk‑curd‑ghee‑sugar‑honey.

    1. Śatamūlikā Snatra

    Bath with water mixed with many medicinal roots (traditionally 100 or 21 roots).

    1. Kuṣṭhādi Prathama Aṣṭaka‑Varga Snatra

    Bath with water mixed with the first group of eight specific herbs.

    1. Patañjaryādi Dvitīya Aṣṭaka‑Varga Snatra

    Bath with water mixed with the second group of eight specific herbs.

    1. Sauṣadhi Snatra

    Bath with water mixed with various medicinal herbs.

    1. Sugandh‑Auṣadhi Sahasramūlikā Sarvauṣadhi Snatra

    Bath with water mixed with fragrant herbs, many roots and all kinds of healing herbs.

    1. Puṣhpa Snatra

    Bath with water mixed with fragrant flower petals.

    1. Gandha Snatra

    Bath with water mixed with fragrant substances like sandalwood, saffron, musk, etc.

    1. Vāsa Snatra

    Bath with water mixed with aromatic woods (fragrant wood powders).

    1. Kṣhīr‑Chandan Snatra

    Bath with milk and sandalwood mixed in water.

    1. Keśar‑Sharkarā Snatra

    Bath with water mixed with saffron and sugar.

    1. Tīrthodaka Snatra

    Bath with sacred water collected from holy places.

    1. Karpūra Snatra

    Bath with water mixed with camphor.

    1. Keśar‑Kastūrikā‑Chandan Snatra

    Final bath with water mixed with saffron, musk and sandalwood.

    These 18 Abhisheks are done to the Jina idol as a very pure, respectful way of washing and adorning the Lord, and also as a way for the devotee to purify their own thoughts and passions.

    (Details and exact herb lists can vary slightly by tradition and local vidhi; Digambar methods and names may differ.)

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