Asth Dathu Items

Ashtdhaatu is a combination of eight metals. The metals used are gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead, tin, iron and mercury. There are also Ashtdhaatu Yantras Ashtdhaatu Idols are found in many temples in India. The idols are very costly and idol thieves are always on the lookout for such idols. Some of the idols date back to the 6th century AD.

Some Items of Asth Dhatu:

Yantra

Shri Yantra

  Shri Yantra

Asht Dhatu Ring

Yantra

Asht Dhatu Bell


Metals are used to make idols, jewellary, dresses for gods and other accessories.Hindus consider following metals very sacred and auspicious:-

Gold

A yellow precious metal which is valued for its beauty and purity since it does not oxidize or tarnish like most other metals. It has been used for coins and jewelry for over 6000 years and from this has become regarded as a symbol of wealth. Gold is very ductile and is the most malleable of all metals.  . The idol of lord Balaji at tirupati is an example of this.Gold expresses the splendour and radiance of Sun. It is the only metal that never tarnishes and resists the fiercest of fires. Gold is associated with riches, rule and truth.

Silver

Silver is ruled by the Moon also called Luna by alchemists. Silver is used for protection against magic. The symbolic meaning of the Moon is reaction and reflection. The Moon acts as a mirror reflecting the light from the Sun and a mirror is just glass with a thin layer of Silver. The Moon is associated with femininity, motherliness, cycles and changeable emotions and silver is used in rituals involving them. Silver neutralizes negativity and helps in dreams and intuition, psychic abilities. Silver is used for religious jewellery and accesories in bulk.

Copper

Copper is ruled by planet Venus and is mainly used for money and fertility. Venus has the lowest rotation rate and its character is passive, receptive, ready to adapt and kind. Copper has a great affinity to Venus because they share the same characteristics. Copper easily combines with other metals and it easily transfers warmth and electricity. Copper is used in rituals and spells used for promoting love, positive relationships, negotiations and peace. Copper yantras are favorite among Hindus.

Parad

Parad is ruled by the planet Mercury and is known for its changing properties. In the Indian Mythology Parad is also known as "RASA" (liquid).It is mentioned in ancient Vedas that there is nothing pure and auspicious than Parad. Parad is the source of supreme energy, and energy is nothing but another form of element in the shape of waves and rays. Parad is highly sensitive and has magnificent magnetic powers.

Parad is also very useful in controlling various diseases like High Blood Pressure, Asthma and increase the Sex Power. Parad has special significance in Ayurveda too. Parad benefits have be proved beneficial from Astrological as well as Scientific.Parad is believed to be originated from the sperms of Lord Shiva. So it is the most auspicious metal used for worship (Pooja) of Lord Shiva.Parad idols and Shivlinga are very popular among hindus.

Iron

Iron is ruled by planet Saturn.Iron has been used since its discovery for making tools and weapons to help in his work and in his defence. Iron corresponds to mars because of the similar characteristics of building and conquering new worlds. Iron is used in rituals to promote energy, strength, determination, will power, aggression, power and courage. It is also used for fertility rituals.

Tin

Tin is ruled by the planet Jupiter and is used for meditation and relaxation, honor, wealth and wisdom. Jupiter is the largest planet of the solar system and it symbolises abundance, prosperity, growth and success. Tin is used in rituals promoting abundance, prosperity, success in business and in legal matters, stimulation, healing, regeneration and rejuvenation.

Lead
Lead is ruled by planet Rahu and is used for business and houses.Objects made out of lead are used for Lal kitab remedies.
Brass

Brass is another metal that's considered sacred by Hindus. Idols,yantras and accessories made in brass are considered sacred as well as very pure.Brass is the most preferred metal when it comes to strength and reliability.Brass idols pass generations to generations without any problem.

The process of making Ashtadhatu idols is bit complex and it varies.
In the first stage, the exact model of the deity is made using wax.
In the second stage, the wax model is covered with clay to make a mold.
In the third stage, the wax and clay mold is put into fire. In this process, the clay hardens and the wax melts away making a hollow mold.
In the fourth, the eight metals – taken according to the proportion required – are melted.
In the fifth stage, the melted amalgam is poured into the clay mold and is allowed to cool.

In the final stage, after cooling, the clay molds are dismantled and the Ashtadhatu idol is revealed.

This is a glass-ball sized fruit of South India and a boon for children. It is called Bajar Battu also because it saves from the harmful powers and harmful sayings. Any exchantment or inteherabt is failure against it. It saves from many physical and harmful things to children.

 
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