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The Adhar Abhishek - Eighteen oblations for purity This activity is carried out for the sake of the purification and consecration of any old or new idol, any picture or engraved marble slab. At such times, to those things 18 oblations containing different kinds of pure water, herbs and some specail substances, are offered. This activity is regarded as very auspicious and beneficial.
The Anjan Shalaka - Applying holy collyrium to the eyes of a new image Thr name Anjan Shalaka is given to the ceremony of decorating the eyes of new images of Jins with collyrium made of many special substances using in process a gold stick
On this occasion, the following five auspicious events relating to the Lord are celebrated:
1. Chyavan - incarnation The incarnation of the Lord in his mother's womb. 2. Janm - birth The birth of the Lord 3. Deeksha - Renunciation The event of the Lord's renunciation of worldly life and commencement of a life of austerity, displine and attainments. 4. Kaivalya Gnan The event of attaining absolute enlightenment after performing austerities and tapasaya. 5. Nirvan Being completely delivered from the body and the karmas.
Only the event of the Kaivalyagnan is called Anjan Shalaka and it is arranged to be carried out at an auspicious and sacred period at midnight. The smearing of collyrium to the eyes of the image with a gold stick can be done by the Acharya Bhagavant in the Jain command or by the Anuyogacharya, the one next to him.
Pratishtha - installation of the image of the Lord Pratishtha is the name given to the ceremony of installing the image of the Lord in a newly built or a renovated Jain temple. But of course it is absolutely essential that Anjan Kriya should be done to the new image. (smearing of collyrium to the eyes of the image. This ceremony is carried out along with other celebrations for some days. The image of the Lord is installed by a noble house holder at an auspicious time on an auspicious day. On this occasion many kinds of worship are offered to
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