Here's Why Punya Matti is Used from Brothels to Crafts Idols of Durga Puja

The Punya Maati (blessed soil) is the soil from the house of the prostitutes. As per the tradition, the priests were supposed to go the brothels and beg for the 'Punya Maati' from the prostitutes. Then, the priest must recite a particular mantra after the soil is collected.

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