An investigation revealed that the source of the ignition was a burningjossstickno wider than the head of a pin.
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Lastly it can also be practiced with onejossstick, denoting all creation, including both heaven and earth.
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Wares include crisply modeled figures, cups, bowls andjossstick-holders.
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On a dark (night) the mine is sent downstream (towards the enemy's ships), and when thejossstickhas burnt down to the fuse, there is a great explosion.
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Much of the sandalwood is exported, and used in the manufacture of joss sticks.
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The worshippers may then recite prayers before proceeding to place their joss sticks on designated areas.
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Using joss sticks as a primitive timer, he rigs each vessel's explosives to blow out in the open sea.
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There are many different types of joss sticks used for different purposes or on different festive days.
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They would bring joss sticks, incense paper and food offerings to the ancestors.
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Such tablets are placed on ancestral altars and urns meant for placing joss sticks, and food offerings are usually placed in front of it.
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Previously, they burnt joss sticks, wrote their wishes on joss paper tied to an orange, then threw them up to hang in these trees.
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They will also burn joss sticks and paper objects, believing that the dead will receive these items on the other side.
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The raft was loaded with desserts, offerings, flowers, joss sticks, with candles and lamps to illuminate it before being launched onto the river.
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The joss sticks and candles are donated by the soldiers who had returned home, as was the golden sign hung in front of the statue.
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Spiral joss sticks are also used on a regular basis, which are found hanging above temple ceilings, with burn times that are exceedingly long.
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