... from wicks in soaked in ghee (purified butter) and offered to the deities. This is performed 1-5 times daily, but devotees are forgiven if outside factors prevent them from being able to participate in the ritual often. There were five elements of the Aarti: 1) Wicks (fire); 2) White cloth (space); 3) Wisp (Air); 4) Water; 5) Flowers (Earth). As described by Durkheim, these elements are sacred objects that make ... up the most important prayer for Hindus. Hinduism consists of "beliefs and practices relative to sacred ... goal of maintaining a low ego, through which they develop a sense...

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