In the Shayana form of this practice, devotees remain prostrated for its duration. A form of this practice dedicated to Shiva proceeds uniquely because the somasutra, a water channel, may not be crossed. This action, when performed in reverse as prasavya, imitates the sun by using the left shoulder for orientation. One deity retreated to Palani, one of Six Abodes where he is worshiped, after failing to perform this action more quickly than a different deity whose eight temples are visited during the Ashtavinayaka pilgrimage. This practice, known as (*) parikrama, is performed on a daily basis at Hindu temples. Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims perform this action at the base of Mount Kailash. Kartikeya lost a contest during which his brother wisely performed this action to win a mango. For 10 points, the bride and groom recite vows while performing what action in relation to a fire during Hindu weddings? ■END■
ANSWER: circumambulation [accept circling; accept answers indicating walking clockwise or counterclockwise in a circle; or walking around a central object; accept circumnavigation; accept parikrama until read; or Shayana pradakshina; accept Saptapadi; prompt on pilgrimage until read with “What do they do during the pilgrimage?”; prompt on walking around or taking steps; prompt on racing or race with “What kind of course does the race take?”]
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= Average correct buzz position