{"product_id":"bhoj-patra-bhojpatra-sheet-for-yantra-and-mantra-writing-single-sheet","title":"Bhoj Patra (Bhojpatra) Sheet for Yantra and Mantra Writing - Single Sheet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ds-product\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBhoj patra is the sacred bark of the Himalayan birch tree, used in Hindu worship as the surface on which yantras and mantras are written by hand. This is a single natural sheet, ready for your pooja, delivered across the UAE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown in Sanskrit as bhurja patra, it was one of the earliest writing materials of the Indian subcontinent, and many old manuscripts survive on it. In ritual, it is still preferred over paper because it is a natural, sattvic material that holds ink well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow bhoj patra is used in pooja\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yantra or mantra is drawn on the sheet, traditionally with ashtagandh, kesar or red chandan, and a pen cut from a pomegranate (anar) twig. It is done on an auspicious day, after a bath, facing east, with the sankalp taken first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce written, the sheet is kept in the mandir, folded into a kavach or tabeez, or placed in the cash box or locker, with intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen families use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavratri, for Devi yantras written during the nine nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiwali and Dhanteras, for Lakshmi and Kuber yantras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrah Pravesh and new business beginnings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShani, Hanuman and Navagraha pooja, as your pandit ji advises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 natural bhoj patra (Himalayan birch bark) sheet, approx. 12.7 x 12.7 cm (5 x 5 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural material, so each sheet varies slightly in colour, texture and shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked in its own plastic sleeve, and your order ships flat between cardboard sheets so the bark reaches you unbroken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it dry and flat in its sleeve until you are ready to write, away from moisture. Handle it gently, as natural bark can split along its grain if bent sharply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBhoj patra in the UAE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding genuine bhoj patra in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or Ajman usually means waiting for an import from India. We keep it in stock locally, so you can have it before your pooja rather than after it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt AED 15, it sits neatly alongside the rest of your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pujan-samagri\"\u003epooja samagri\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yantras\"\u003ecopper yantra\u003c\/a\u003e. Delivery is free across the UAE on orders above AED 30.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is bhoj patra?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the thin outer bark of the Himalayan birch tree. In Hindu tradition it is the preferred surface for writing yantras and mantras by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat do I write on bhoj patra with?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshtagandh is the most common, with kesar or red chandan as alternatives. A pomegranate twig pen is traditional, though your pandit ji may suggest another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many sheets do I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 12.7 cm square sheet comfortably holds one yantra. If you are writing a yantra for each day of Navratri or for several family members, order one sheet for each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I write any yantra on it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, bhoj patra is used for most hand-written yantras. The exact yantra, day and method are best confirmed with your family pandit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere do I keep it after writing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mandir, inside a kavach or tabeez, or in the cash box or locker, depending on the purpose of the yantra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs every sheet the same?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is natural bark, so colour, texture and edges vary slightly from sheet to sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is bhoj patra packed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBark is delicate, so each sheet goes into a plastic sleeve and the whole order is shipped between cardboard sheets. It arrives flat and ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo you deliver bhoj patra across the UAE?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and the other Emirates. Orders above AED 30 ship free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdd Divine to your Rituals.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Divine Sansar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52963459531064,"sku":"DS-BHOJPATRA-1","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/3588\/8184\/files\/bhoj-patra-sheet-hero-divine-sansar.jpg?v=1789506491","url":"https:\/\/divinesansar.com\/products\/bhoj-patra-bhojpatra-sheet-for-yantra-and-mantra-writing-single-sheet","provider":"Divine Sansar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}