Dharbha Mat (Kusha)

Description

This Dharbha / Kusha grass Mat made from woven dharbha grass. Dharbha
grass has been eulogized by the great sages and modern researchers alike for its very
particular characteristics and the power of its vibrations.
Dharbha / Kusha grass is considered highly sacred. Sages often sit on
Dharbha / Kusha grass mat when they do their meditation. Hand woven mats from Dharbha /
Kusha grass, these mats are ideal as seats while doing Puja, Yoga & Meditation.

A traditional type of prayer mat is the one made with grass and is called “Kush
Aasana”. It is said that “Kush Aasana” allows the yogi to maintain that serene state of mind
without being affected by the adversity of the environment surrounding him. The sanctity of
dharbha, also known as kusha grass, is as old as the Indian Gods. All kind of evil forces like,
ghosts, spirits, demons, etc., keep away from the place where it is used. This is considered to
be the holiest of all the thirthas here and is believed to be the spot where Gowtama Rishi finally
secured Ganga on earth by spreading the Kusha or the Durva grass around her. Kusha grass is
considered purifying, and rings woven of it are sometimes worn in worship to keep the hands
ritually pure. It is also a remarkable insulator, both physically and metaphysically.