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this worship vermillion (sindoor), red sandal, raw rice, koosgrass, red flowers, bale-leaves, areka-nuts, betel-leaves, and treacle, are presented. A string of red flowers is thrown round the neck of the image of Gunesh, which is of red stone, occasionally black, and of brass. The sign worn in this Pooja is this, drawn with red vermillion; and a necklace of the seeds of the lotus is worn round the neck.