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Why does Lord Venkateshwara have Camphor on his Chin?

Ananthalwar is one of the disciples of Sri Ramanujacharya who appointed one of his favourite disciples Ananthalwar to take care of the temple administration and daily worship. Ananta was a staunch devotee of his teacher. So he started to live in Tirumala hills along with his wife. Sri Ramanujachrya ordered...

Did you know that camphor has been with us since the beginning of time

Karpur is frequently referred to in Hindu Mythology to describe attributes of the almighty Quotes from Chaitanya-charitamrita Madhya Lila 8.170: “ Srimati Radharani’s personal beauty is the reddish powder known as kunkuma, Her affection for Her associates is sandalwood pulp, and the sweetness of Her smile is camphor . All...