Bhawan...
Prasad
Outside
the exit tunnel and just beyond the Amrit Kund lies the
Prashad counter. The blessings of the Mother Goddess in
the form of Prashad pouches are handed over to the devotees
by the temple priests. Each Prashad pouch comprises the
Mishri Prashad plus a blessed coin, carrying the image of
the Holy Pindies. In addition, Khazaana (coins) are given
to the devotees. This Khazaana Prashad is believed to be
a good luck coin(s) and devotees would do well to keep it
in their cash boxes, temples or other important places in
their homes or establishments. It is not only a belief but
a fact that the Khazaana Prashad wherever kept has brought
in prosperity and luck.
There are other blessed items too, especially the chunnis
and the cholas which are used for Shringar of the Holy Pindies.
Since the Vastras of the Pindies are changed twice a day
during Aarti, the Vastras which have been used once but
are subsequently changed are offered as Aashirwad (blessings)
to the devotees. These are readily available at the Souvenir
shops run by the Shrine Board at Katra, Adkuwari, Sanjichhat
and Bhawan. Gold and Silver coins of the Holy Goddess are
also available. One may contact the officials of the Shrine
Board for more details.
See also Bhaint,
Prasad & Offerings.
