Question

What is the significance of Sashtang Namaskar?

Answer

What is Sashtang namaskar or dandvat?

Sashtang namaskar or dandvat is a symbol of complete submission that reminds devotees to respect God.

Devotees perform sashtang dandvat pranam by lying fully prostrate on the floor with their arms stretched out towards the Idols.

Eight specific parts of the body should touch the floor:

  1. thighs

  2. feet

  3. hands

  4. chest

  5. mind

  6. head

  7. speech

  8. eyes

Why we must do it?

All of our karmas are performed through mind, body, or speech, and every karma in life should be offered to God.

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