Davali

-posting by sri Vadiraj K Kulkrni on sumadhwaseva forum

What is Davali.How it is made up of? Whether it can be used everywhere?, What are its uses ?

It is Eka Vastra, It is just like Madi Panche or Dhoti. It is made up of Woolen threads.

It can be used where ever necessary.Generaly it is used in the House & at times at Matha also. We use it to collect Madi Neeru & put on Madi Batte etc. It serves the purpose of Madi.

Where can one obtain it ? : Generally It is available in Pooja Bhandar Shops who sell Pooja Articles. It may also be available in Textile shops who market Traditional Textiles Products.

They are available at Mantralaya. They are marketed at Aradhana Utsavas also at different Places. U may Try at Pooja Bhandaras near Shree Raghvaendra Swami Maths in all towns .

whether we can take meals wearing Dhavali? whether dhavali can be washed?

Yes U can take meals wearing Dhavali & it is desirable to wash them before reuse

after taking meals. They can be washed.

I am not sure but It is said

Madi Panche can be used only Once for Sandya Vandane & pooja purpose

& it needs to be washed before reuse.

Silk(Resshme) madi can be used for three Days for Sandya Vandane & pooja purpose. However It has to be washed if U take meals wearing the same even once.

Kalnaru Madi can be used for a weeks time for Sandya Vandane & pooja purpose.

However It has to be washed if U take meals wearing the same even once.

Whereas Dhavali can be used pretty long Time for Sandya Vandane & pooja purpose.

However It has to be washed if U take meals wearing the same even once.

Vadiraj Kulkarni