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Recommendations:
1. Do not use dairy products (milk, ghee, sweets made from dairy products) in pujä. The highest cruelty to cows, calves, and other animals exist on modern dairy farms and associated
industries. 2. Use only clean water instead of milk in Jal (Abhisheka) pujä. However if one desires to
symbolize Kshir Samudra water (white color water), one may grind some almonds to mix
with the water. 3. Use vegetable oil instead of ghee for Deevo. 4. Use sweets made from non-dairy products or substitute with dry nuts. 5. Do not wear silk clothes in puja and other religious rituals. Silk is made by killing millions of
silk worms. Wear washed cotton clothes. 6. Do not wear ornaments consisting of pearls. Pearl are derived by killing oysters. 7. Do not use silver or gold foil (varakh) for idol decoration. Varakh is produced using cow
intestines. There are many other cruelty-free products available in Jain temple supply stores to decorate
the idols. Preparation for puja ceremony:
1. Bathe or shower prior to performing pujä.
2. Wear clean (recently washed) clothing and do not eat anything or use restroom after putting on the clean clothes.
3. Keep a large clean handkerchief. Cover your nose and mouth with the handkerchief for Jal, Chandan, and Pushpa puja. The handkerchief should be folded eight times.
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