A ''dhuni'' is (according to the

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such as

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, etc.) a sacred site represented as a cleft in the ground. This cleft is emblematic of the

yoni ''Yoni'' (Sanskrit: योनि, ), sometimes called ''pindika'', is an abstract or aniconic representation of the Hindu goddess Shakti. It is usually shown with ''linga'' – its masculine counterpart. Together, they symbolize the merging ...

or female vulva and generative organ. A dhuni therefore represents a site of worship dedicated to

Shakti Shakti (Devanagari: शक्ति, IAST: Śakti; 'energy, ability, strength, effort, power, might, capability') in Hinduism, is the "Universal Power" that underlies and sustains all existence. Conceived as feminine in essence, Shakti refer ...

. The ''dhuni'' (or ''dhunga'') is also a term used in Indian cuisine to describe the process of cooking food by placing smoking charcoal into the finished dish.

Honoring the dhuni

Sitting by the dhuni is believed to "purify one's vibrations" and to have beneficial impact on physical and mental health.A follower of

Haidakhan Babaji Haidakhan Babaji, simply called Babaji by his students and devotees, was a religious teacher who appeared near the village of Haidakhan in northern India (Uttarakhand) and taught publicly from 1970 until his death in 1984. He was a devotee of lo ...

, Hindu sage Shastriji, said for instance: "In ancient India, the rishis guarded their sacred fire most carefully and kept it clean, as it was believed to be the residence of divinity. Sitting by the dhuni purifies one's vibrations. This you can find out for yourself. Whenever you have any kind of trouble, go to the dhuni and let it give you solace and uplift your spirit." The Teachings of Babaji, 2 August 1983.

References

2. Kapilnath, Shri.
Awakening the Nath Dhuni: Tantric Guidelines for Perfect Pyromania
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Honoring the dhuni

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