Vattiveru (వట్టివేళ్ళు) are the dried roots of khas, also called vetiver – khus in Hindi. They have a cool, earthy fragrance that comes out in water.
How vattiveru is used
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Abhishekam – soaked in the water used for abhishekam; our Rudrabhishekam kits (Eka and Ekadasa) include 50 g.
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Puja water – a few roots in the kalasam or theertham water for fragrance.
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At home – a small bundle in the clay drinking-water pot in summer.
Rinse the roots before use. They can be dried in the shade and reused a few times.
Questions families ask
What is vattiveru in English?
Khas or vetiver roots. In Hindi, khus.
Is vattiveru the same as khas khas (gasagasalu)?
No. Khas khas also means poppy seeds (gasagasalu). Vattiveru are vetiver roots.
How much for a Rudrabhishekam?
Our Rudrabhishekam kits include 50 g.
Goes well with
Rudrabhishekam kit · Rose water · Clay pot · Vibhuti
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