What is Durga Saptshati Puja candle? Why it is named Durga Saptshati Puja Candle and not Durga Puja Candle?
Durga Saptshati Puja Candle is made with utmost sanctity using 56 ingredients which are dear to Maa Durga and as per mentioned in Durga Saptshati book.
- The candle contains 4 essential oils viz. Jasmine, Sandalwood, Champa and Halmaddi.
- It contains extract of 22 herbs which include Shilajit, Ashwgandha, Shatavari, Jatamansi and many more like.
- The candle contains the extract of guggal, lobhan, camphor, desi ghee, pumpkin seeds, raisins and honey
- The candle contains 9 types of flowers and leaves viz. Jasmine, Kumud, Harsingar, Pink Lotus, Palash, Nagkesar, Rose, Paan and Bhojpatra
- We have tried to offer Shingar with Kumkum, Silver leaves and Kesar petals
- We have taken a base of beeswax, sesame oil, mustard oil and coconut oil to mix all these ingredients
- These ingredients are also offered in Durga Saptshati Shatchandi Yaga
- The candle comes with Red Chunri, Kumkum, Rice, Mishri for prasad and Mahishasur Mardini Strotam.