I just deleted the Chamara topic by accident! :|
I managed to get it back though, although it's not getting on the tribe again...ill paste it again tho..
Haribol
I was wondering, how often is it that you sevaks wash the chamara. It does get dirty quite easily, but I don't know the standard for washing it - I just wash it when it's dirty...anyone know how it's done @ the temple? Everyday I think is abit too much for home worship, but I like to keep it looking clean and white. Another thing tho, it does take ages to untangle it after I have washed it, to get all the hairs seperate so that it's nice and fluffly like before. Is there an easier way then sitting and seperating each hair one by one?
On that subject I was actually wondering if the peacock fans get washed as well, I mean they would get dirty too right, but beacuse it's so delicate I don't think you would wash it..anyone no how it's done in the temple again? Personally, I don't keep them anywhere except the altar for Krsna's use, (gujji superstition actually, they say it's bad luck to keep peacock feathers inside the house except for in the temple room - not that I follow that, hmm) but I reckon you could brush the dirt off rite?...any ideas?..
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One easy answer... Pert Plus shampoo & conditioner, and a bucket of warm water... I know that temples shampoo their chamaras. I did this to mine and it's white, shiny, and fluffy...

I hope this doesn't make devotees laugh!

Hare Krsna!

SriRKd
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hari bol, I do this too - I found it best to use a mild shampoo (maybe childrens, no tangle one) - conditioner helps in this regard aswell, but rinse it all out thoroughly and hang it to dry, and comb it when still wet, as it is easier to straighten at this point.

Your servant,
Krish.
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As far as untangling it, sometimes, just vigorously shaking it helps dry, fluff and untangle it simultaneously...surprizingly enough...