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it is ash from incense candles. I'm actually unsure of why they where it or of it's origins.

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Yes its ash but it's obtained from solid matter(usually wood) not wax representing the final end of any creature when it is burnt. It symbolizes "NOTHING IS PERMANENT IN THIS WORLD, EXCEPT GOD"

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The red coloured powder used is called Kumkum. The ash coloured powder is Bhasmam.

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