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Today, it is celebrated as a \"World Purification Day\" where practitioners focus on cleansing the environment and local spirits of negativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lhabsang Puja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe central ritual of this day is the Lhabsang, a profound smoke offering ceremony. The term \"Lha\" refers to higher beings or deities, and \"Sang\" means to purify or cleanse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Offering (Sang):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Large bonfires or incense burners are filled with aromatic herbs (such as juniper, cedar, and sandalwood), roasted barley flour (tsampa), butter, honey, and milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Smoke:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e The thick, fragrant smoke is visualized as an infinite cloud of nectar. 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