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== Procedure of Dana ==
== Procedure of Dana ==
While there are many procedures to be followed for making a dana on different occasions the general procedure is outlined as follows:
While there are many procedures to be followed for making a dana on different occasions the general procedure is outlined as follows:<ref name=":1" />
* The donor and acceptor should have taken their bath and wear two white garments (dhoti and angavastra).
* The donor and acceptor should have taken their bath and wear two white garments (dhoti and angavastra).
* Donor should have performed his nityakarma including sandhyavandana (and agnikarya), should wear a pavitra, perform achamana, wear the sacred thread in upavita form, be seated on appropriate seat (made of darbha or kusa grass).
* Donor should have performed his nityakarma including sandhyavandana (and agnikarya), should wear a pavitra, perform achamana, wear the sacred thread in upavita form, be seated on appropriate seat (made of darbha or kusa grass).