Idol Making Rules: Which Woods Are Inauspicious for Deities?
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News18•09-01-2026, 16:12
Idol Making Rules: Which Woods Are Inauspicious for Deities?
- •Hindu scriptures outline strict rules for idol making, specifying suitable and unsuitable materials.
- •Certain woods are prohibited for idol making due to being considered inauspicious, weak, or associated with negative energy.
- •Acacia, Neem, Palash (Dhak), Mango, Shami, and Bel woods are generally avoided for deity idols.
- •Acacia is considered Tamasic, Neem is unsuitable despite its sacredness, and Palash is not durable.
- •Teak, Sandalwood, and White Calotropis (Safed Aak) woods are considered auspicious and suitable for idol making.
Why It Matters: Not all woods are suitable for making Hindu deity idols; specific auspicious and inauspicious woods are prescribed.
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