ASH BOX WITH NANDI CURIOS The chariot at Thiruvarur

The chariot at Thiruvarur

Traditionally Chillums have been used in spiritual context and were mostly used by Hindu monks or sages

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The chest is made of hard wood and has carved work on its conical shaped lid

ASH BOX WITH NANDI CURIOS The chariot at ThiruvarurASH BOX WITH NANDI This antique Vibhuti box made of teak wood has a wooden sculpted Nandi (Lord Shivas mount) on its lid and has wooden wheels. Vibhuti also referred to as Bhasma (holy ash) carries great significance in Hinduism and especially in Shaivism where it is thought to symbolise the mystic power of Lord Shiva. In Hindu spirituality, wearing ashes serves as a reminder that all mortal life and existence eventually ends in ashes. These