Tribe.net. Local Connections manu http://deityworship.tribe.net/thread/6b41cfa3-bcf7-41d6-ac69-78c941036e18#15ccb2e5-2490-4105-a75d-e57e57714aa6 2009-08-29T21:04:21Z 2009-08-29T21:04:21Z

we should not bathe marble deities. jahnava devi dasi ( ACBSP) told me that srila prabhupada told her personally in vrndavana to not bathe marble deities, he didnt like the abhishek of large marble deitieis done. he told her to do manasa puja as it would preserve them. :)

manu 2009-08-29T21:04:21Z Radhesyam http://deityworship.tribe.net/thread/6b41cfa3-bcf7-41d6-ac69-78c941036e18#070f992b-88cb-4aae-876f-c342a1b36822 2009-08-29T14:41:14Z 2009-08-29T14:41:14Z

Yes most often this discolorsation is caused by bathing. The usual method for removing stains from marble is Hydrogen Peroxide or Borax. However, as both these are products which have nasty reactions on skin.. I don't think they would be suitable for using on the lord! Here is a tip I found on a marble kitchen top manufacturers' website: Use a paper towel to mop up the excess from any spill that occurs. Once you have done so, lightly dust the stained area with an absorbent like cornstarch. Leave it standing for an hour or two. Next, wipe the stain gently with a soft, damp cloth and towel the area dry. so maybe you could try wiping and using the cornstarch after you bathe? I guess the other question is how OFTEN do you bathe? perhaps if te problem is getting to a particularly bad state you could do bathing en Manah and just do physical bathing for special occasions (as done with JBS deities) Your servant Radhesyam dd

Radhesyam 2009-08-29T14:41:14Z arun http://deityworship.tribe.net/thread/6b41cfa3-bcf7-41d6-ac69-78c941036e18#5331258c-b662-4526-84f3-60b4418dd884 2009-02-06T13:32:34Z 2009-02-06T13:32:34Z

even gopi chandan can be used...

arun 2009-02-06T13:32:34Z arun http://deityworship.tribe.net/thread/6b41cfa3-bcf7-41d6-ac69-78c941036e18#7fd0e28a-08b6-420e-bfee-9f850cee085b 2009-02-06T13:27:17Z 2009-02-06T13:27:17Z

Indian Fullers Earth can be used to draw out stains in marble or limestone. Mixed with warm water laid over the stain like a poultice and left for few hrs. Wiped off and hopfully the stain is gone. found this on some site... hope this helps..

arun 2009-02-06T13:27:17Z yajiv http://deityworship.tribe.net/thread/6b41cfa3-bcf7-41d6-ac69-78c941036e18#ad4a7c2e-8510-43f7-bbd7-89d9b6ecfe09 2009-01-26T23:52:32Z 2009-01-26T23:52:32Z

also the pigments in the scented oils used to massage the deities can cause this.

yajiv 2009-01-26T23:52:32Z Hare Krishna Das http://deityworship.tribe.net/thread/6b41cfa3-bcf7-41d6-ac69-78c941036e18#078611ef-45b9-4e25-b885-f283222acae3 2009-01-26T16:39:38Z 2009-01-26T16:39:38Z

Hari Bol Mataji, Are you bathing these deities? That could be the reason..... honey, ghee, flowers etc overtime can cause this..... ys, Hare Krsna das

Hare Krishna Das 2009-01-26T16:39:38Z Madri dasi http://deityworship.tribe.net/thread/6b41cfa3-bcf7-41d6-ac69-78c941036e18#ec1fb606-6362-411c-8d20-9aa745b84e55 2009-01-25T08:05:49Z 2009-01-25T08:05:49Z

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Is there a way to prevent marble Deities changing color over time? The marble tends to go yellowish green. Our Deities are about 30 years old. Thank you. Your servant, Madri dasi

Madri dasi 2009-01-25T08:05:49Z