Round 6: Tossup 13

This substance is often used to keep the ajna chakra awake at all times for practitioners who wish to stay connected to Shakti. Different sects apply tilakas created using this (15[1])substance such as the Shaivite tripundra, which consists of three lines with a dot at the center. During many Diwali celebrations, this substance is used to create intricate patterns known as (15[1])(*) rangoli. (10[1])To celebrate the protection of Prahlada and simultaneous defeat of a demoness on one holiday, different kinds of this substance are often mixed with water to fill water balloons or water guns. For 10 points, name this substance thrown at participants in many Holi celebrations. ■END■ (10[1])

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