Targua Nut

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I surfed around and found pics of the Targua Nut and also some information!

They're from Latin America. Really interesting. Saw some pics too, of

Catholic rosaries made of different colors of Tagau Nut. They sure have the

most beautiful rosaries.

Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah,

Sy

Syzenith <syzenith .au> wrote:

Namaste Len Kalipadma,I was informed of the same regarding 5-Face Rudraksha

malas. About sandalwood, I heard both rudraksha and sandalwood are as good for

worshipping Ganesha. Btw, there is the usual sandalwood, then there is "Red

Sandalwood" which is actually "Rosewood".Eeeek! when it comes to ivory.

Ganesha will not approve. Haven't seen tagua nuts before nor heard about them

till now, thanks for telling us. Any more info on tagua nuts? What is the

origin? Are the malas expensive? Any info or pics will be much

appreciated.What a great idea! Would love to see pendants of Maa Parvati

holding baby Ganesh too. Wonder if anyone out there makes them..... Om

Shanti,Sy, Black Lotus L Rosenberg

<kalipadma@j...> wrote:> As do I! I was told that a normal (5-faced) rudraksha

mala is approriate> for worshipping any of Lord Shiva's family (Parvati,

Ganesha, Skanda,> etc.).> > Some sources have suggested a fragrant sandalwood

mala is especially> recommended for Ganesha worship. Others suggest beads made

of ivory. (I> don't like this suggestion. Surely Ganesha wouldn't appreciate

the> killing of endangered elephants to facilitate his mantra worship? But>

I've seen malas of carved tagua nut -- looks like ivory, but vegetable in>

origin -- no elephants killed. I'm considering saving up to buy one.)> > >

Though I would like to wear a Ganesh rudraksha, I haven't been able > > to

afford it yet. (For friends here who may like to know a bit more > > about

Ganesh Rudraksha, it is a kind of rudraksha which bears a > > natural

trunk-like elevation as is seen on the face of Lord Ganesh. > > It provides

the worshipper perfection in every sphere in life and > > the grace of Lord

Ganesha is received by the wearer.)> > > > Sounds cool. > > Many Catholics

wear a pendant (usually gold) portraying Mother Mary> holding baby Jesus. I

would love to have a similar pendant, but showing> Mother Parvati holding baby

Ganesha.> > -- Len/ Kalipadma

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