Thus the pilgrimate was performed with sincere devotion and Namasmarana. But, these days people go by buses an cars, gossiping all the while, and indulging in unholy pursuits. The hair is black. Giving up the hair indicates giving up Thamo Guna . You have to assimilate Sathwa Guna .
All acts of worship have a spiritual significance.
You may install idols and worship them. But do not forget the inner significance of all worship. All external activities are necessary only to help you to get into the spirit of non-duality and experience unity and diversity. Love and sacrifice are very important. Where there is pure, unsullied, selfless, sacred and sublime love there is no fear at all.