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Vidanguttana
A magnificent offering was made to the Jina, the destroyer of karma, with incense and fragrant flowers. The offering was made on a platform adorned with pure gold vessels, sturdy pillars, and walls of silver. The platform was further embellished with uninscribed vessels, sparkling gems, and the finest diamonds. The sound of hymns, sung by those gathered, filled the air, their voices echoing off the walls.
The offering was made by a beautiful woman, her eyes veiled by the brilliance of her ornaments. Her face was adorned with a garland of flowers, her hands outstretched, and her smile, like a blossoming lotus, radiated joy. She was accompanied by a retinue of women, their faces painted with vibrant colors, their bodies adorned with jewels.
The platform was so large that it could accommodate a vast multitude. The gathering included noblemen, adorned with garlands, musicians playing instruments that echoed like thunder, young women dancing gracefully, and women of noble lineage, their faces radiant with happiness. The auspicious day was marked by the absence of misfortune and sorrow.
The woman, surrounded by celestial beings, Yakshinis, Nagas, and queens, held a water-filled pitcher, its surface reflecting the brilliance of the surrounding jewels. The king, with his retinue, performed the auspicious ritual of bathing the bride and groom, their bodies adorned with fragrant oils and perfumes. The water, infused with the essence of love and joy, was poured onto the hands of the groom, symbolizing the union of two souls.