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The course of the ceremony of the invocation of p\u016bjari (the person officiating),\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
The prayer begins with the ringing of a bell, calling the deity. It continues with offerings of fresh flowers, of food, incense, accompanied by music and the recital of mantra(s). If it takes the form of a statue or a lingam, it is anointed (coated) with oil, camphor, and sandalwood paste and covered with garlands.<\/p>\n\n\t\t