Information shared by Dipak Shrestha Jwala Nhyaka :- Jwala indicate the sun and Nhyaka means the mirror. Hence a mirror encircled with the light of the sun. After the gods are decorated for a religious ceremony it is customary to show them Jwala Nhyaka in veneration. Sinha Mu :- A traditional urn for the orange vermillion, generally used in the religious ceremony. It is also an essential gift from a mother to her newly wed daughter to safeguard her sindoor, thus wishing her a long and happy married life
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