Pavitra Mala - 22.5 Inches | Multicolour Thread Garland/ Deity Decor The Yogavasishtha Of Valmiki • The tika paste is

• The tika paste is applied on deities and devotees on auspicious occasions as a symbol of protection and blessing

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Pavitra Mala - 22.5 Inches | Multicolour Thread Garland/ Deity Decor The Yogavasishtha Of Valmiki • The tika paste isPavithra mala is made to adorn deities, mostly Perumal (Sri Vaishnava deities), as per agama requirements. Made of cotton, Pavitra malas have 180 knots tied, similar to the 108 knots in a Japamala. The mala serves as a spiritual tool to align and balance these states, encouraging holistic growth and unity in thought, emotion, and action during meditation or rituals. In ancient literature, there is a description of the different bhavas of pavitra.