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Dhaar, an offering of various ingredients ground and mixed in water and milk, is traditionally offered during Devi puja, especially during Navaratri. The ingredients of Dhaar include turmeric, cloves, nutmeg, almonds, flowers, sugar, camphor, and syringaberry leaves. Preparing and offering Dhaar is meant to please Devi, as she is said to enjoy her divine wine. References are provided from the Durga Paath describing Devi holding a wine cup and quaffing divine drinks while engaged in battle with demons. Dhaar
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- Sivakumar Gounden
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