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Bless the new purchase
Place the day’s new metal before the idols and seek blessings together.
- Time
- 10 min
- Who
- Family
- Steps
- 4
Keep ready
- Thali
- New purchase
How to do it
- 1
Place it before the idols
Set the new purchase on a clean thali before the deities.
- 2
Offer flowers and kumkum
Offer a flower and a little kumkum, following your family custom.
- 3
Pray together
Say a short prayer for health and sufficiency for the family.
- 4
Use it with gratitude
Put the new utensil or item to use in the home.
Helpful tips 💡
- Keep it simple and sincere.
- Include children by letting them place a flower.
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