Aadi Masam

Aadi Masam, or Adi, is the fourth month in Tamil Calendar and is termed inauspicious by many as the Dakshinayana Punyakalam begins in the month. In 2013, the Aadi Masam begins on July 17 and ends on August 17. But several Tamil Hindu rituals and festivals are held in the month of Aadi and therefore it is also auspicious to some people.

Here are the important festivals and auspicious days in Aadi Masam in 2013.

Aadi Pirappu - Aadi Pandigai - The first day of Aadi is observed as Aadi Pirappu. It means beginning of the month. The day begins with the making of huge kolams (Rangoli designs) in front of the home. The kolam is drawn on all days of the month. The kolams are bordered with red color – Kaavi. Doorways are decorated with mango leaves. The day begins with pujas and visit to temple. There will be a feast on the day with special delicacies include payasam, vadai, boli etc.

On the first day of Aadi, married women change the yellow thread in their Mangalsutra or thali.

Dakshinayana Punyakalam, the night of the Devas, begins on the first day of the month Aadi. It is marked on July 17, 2013. Some communities perform Tarpanam on the day. The sun changes its direction during this period and next six months is the night time of the gods. Due to this reason, no auspicious events are held in the month.

Aadi Chevvai – the Tuesdays in Aadi Masam is highly auspicious.

Aadi Velli – Fridays in the Aadi Masam is also considered auspicious.

Aadi Amavasi (August 6, 2013) – No moon day in Aadi month dedicated to offering Shradh and Tarpan to dead ancestors.

Aadi Pooram (August 9, 2013) – The day is dedicated to Andal. This year it is highly auspicious as the day falls on Friday.

Varalakshmi Puja (August 16, 2013) – Worship of Goddess Lakshmi.

Aadi Perukku (August 3) – The festival is dedicated to Kaveri River and falls on the eighteenth day in Aadi Masam.

Aadi Karthigai (July 31, 2013) – festival dedicated to Lord Muruga.

NEVER GIVE UP MY DEAR CHILD.......

ONE DAY I DECIDED TO QUIT
I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality… I wanted to quit my life.
I went to the woods to have one last talk with god
“God”, I asked,
“Can you give me one good reason not to quit?”.
His answer surprised me…
“Look around”, He said. “Do you see the fern and the bamboo ?
“Yes”, I replied.
“When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them.
I gave them light.I gave them water.The fern quickly grew from the earth.
Its brilliant green covered the floor.Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful.
And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. He said.
“In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed.But I would not quit.
In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would not quit.” He said.
“Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant…But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.
It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive.I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle.”
He asked me. “Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots”.
“I would not quit on the bamboo.I will never quit on you.”
“Don’t compare yourself to others.” He said.”The bamboo had a different Purpose than the fern.
Yet they both make the forest beautiful.””Your time will come”, God said to me.
“You will rise high”.
“How high should I rise?” I asked.
“How high will the bamboo rise?” He asked in return.
“As high as it can?” I questioned.”Yes.” He said, “Give Me glory by rising as high as you can.”
I left the forest and brought back this story.I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on
you.Never, Never, Never, Give up.

Prayes

Thank you so much my lord for a wonderful gift/opportunity i received today from you. I really thankful to you. Please keep bless me all the time. Your support always required to me. Please keep stay with me always. Thank you so much again and again. Sarve Jana Sukhinobhavatu. Subham Bhavutu. Aham Bramhasmi.

 

Prayers

Rituals, Prayers, Attitude.

There is nothing wrong with rituals.
In fact the rituals make this Dharma great. So do prayers.
Just take the example of penicillin. If you have a headache and you take
penicillin, it is overkill. You have to take specific medicines for specific ailments.
Like that, you have specific prayers for specific occasions. If you have an eye
problem, I can invoke Ishwara as a Devata presiding over eyes.

There is only Ishwara but there are different manifestations. It also depends on
how we see them. There are eyes your eyes, my eyes, eyes of owl, lizard etc.
Not all see it the same way.

That is why Indian rituals are the greatest. The Vedic rituals are not ordinary.
Everything is a form, your language is a form,
namaste is a form, your dress is a form.

Attitudes.

We need to have healthy attitudes. Attitudes really help us. You know 90% of
our problems can be attributed to improper attitudes. Because when I have to
put up with situations that are unpleasant, I murmur, I become violent, angry,
sad. But we have to face it calmly, dispassionately. We require composure and
self-respect that can accommodate human limitations and address them.
Accommodation does not mean you do not respect, accommodation is you
don't condemn the people, at the same time you address the limitations of the
people, correct them, help them, you correct yourself, learning from situations.
So, this is what is required: Attitude.

Attitude comes from understanding. Like your attitude towards money is to
understand what exactly is money. For us money is Lakshmi - without looking
down upon it. And we don't look at Her as everything. There is also Saraswathi.
She is playing veena. She does not care whether you come to her or not. But
she knows that Lakshmi won't do much to you, unless you have Saraswathi.

So, healthy attitudes will help us. That's what spirituality is.
That means we have to understand Ishwara.
We have to understand 'Karma' and 'Karma Phala'.

Prarthana

Twameva mata cha pita twameva
Twameva bandhushcha sakha twameva
Twameva vidya dravinam twameva
Twameva sarvam mama deva deva

MahaLakshmi Ashtakam

Namastestu Mahamaye
Shree pithe sura poojite
Shanka Chakra Gadha haste
Maha Lakshmi Namoostute
O Cause of the Maha Maya, My solutation to You
Who is worshipped by the gods
And holding a conch, discuss and a mace in Her hands
O Maha lakshmi, I solute You

Namaste Garudarudhe
Kolasura bhayankari
Sarva papa hare devi
Maha Lakshmi Namoostute.
O rider of the Garuda,
and striker of terror in the heart of the demon Kolasura
my solutation to You
O remover of every sin
O Maha Lakshmi, I salute You.

Sarvajne sarva varade
Sarva dushta bhayankari
Sarva duhkha hare devi
Maha Lakshmi Namoostute
You are All knowing, bestower of everything
You cause terror to all sinners
O remover of all griefs, O Maha Lakshmi, I solute You.

Siddhi buddhi prade devi
Bhakti mukti pradayini
Mantra moorte sada devi
Maha Lakshmi NamoostuteYou are the giver of the powers and the wisdom
You bestow both devotion and liberation
You are the form of the mantra,
O Maha Lakshmi, I solute You

Adyanta rahite devi
Adi shakti Maheshwari
Yogaje yoga sambhute
Maha Lakshmi NamoostuteYou have no Beginning or End
You are the Original Energy and the Great Ruler
You are born of Yoga
I solute You, O Maha Lakshmi

Sthula sukshme maha raudre
Maha shakti mahodari
Maha papa hare devi
Maha Lakshmi NamoostuteYou are very big as well as very minute
You are the terrifying
You are the Great Shakti,
the One with the great Stomach
You are the remover of all sins
I solute You, O Maha Lakshmi

Padmasana sthithe devi
Parabrahma swaroopini
Parameshi jagan mata
Maha Lakshmi NamoostuteYou are sitting in the lotus position
You are the personification of the Great Lord
You are the Great Ruler
You are the Mother of the Universe
I solute You,O Maha Lakshmi

Hindu Worship

Worship (puja) involves Murthis (idols/photos/images/kalasha of god/goddesses), prayers and chanting of mantras and use of diagrams of the universe known as yantras. Worship of the Murthis is the most important part of Hindu worship. This can be done either at home or in the temple.

Worship is primarily an individual act; it involves making personal offerings to the deity. Worship involve repeating the names of gods and goddesses (istadevatas), and repeating mantras. Water, fruit, flowers and incense are offered to god.

Every home have a shrine or personal worship place called a puja room where offerings are made and/or prayers are chanted. The puja room can be anything from a room, a small altar or simply a Murthi of the deity.

Visiting and worshipping temples is an integral part of Hindu worship.

Hindu religious rites can be generally classified into three categories:

1. Nitya: These are rituals that are performed daily. These consist in offerings made at the home shrine or performing puja to the family deities.

2. Naimittika: These are rituals that occur only at certain times during the year. Some of them are celebration of the festivals in temples, offering thanksgiving etc.

3. Kamya: Kamya are pilgrimage. They are optional; but highly desirable.

Pilgrimage allows a devotee to see and be seen by the deity. It is an important part of Hindu Worship. Rivers, temples, mountains, and other sacred sites are pilgrimage places.

The Aim of Life

According to Hinduism, the goal of life in this world is to realize God and reach Him to escape the cycle of birth and death forever. To this end, the human life is divided in to four stages. The first stage, that of celibacy and learning, lasts until about 25 years of age. The second stage is that of a married house holder. The house holder is held in great esteem because he is the one who makes the other stages of life possible by earning money and supporting the society. The house holder and his family are considered to be very essential for the well being of the society. The third stage is that of retirement commencing after one’s children are grown up. The last stage is of complete renunciation of the world in which one seeks God full-time in a forest and living on whatever one obtains from day to day.

The Means of Attaining God

Cosmology and Creation

The Hindus believe that there is no end or beginning to God and His Creation. God creates and destroys this Universe in a cyclical pattern. The creation and destruction repeats in a cycle of four yugas (eras). These are: 

1. Krita Yuga (1,728,000 years), 2.Treta Yuga (1,296,000 years),.3. (Dwapara Yuga (864,000 years) and 4. Kali Yuga (432,000 years)

Our universe is now in Kali Yuga. It has been approximately 5,042 years since the beginning of Kali Yuga (according to Swami Dayananda). At the end of each of these four-yuga periods, there is a transition period which is characterized by rains and flooding.

If we count the combined total of the four yugas as one unit (one four-yuga period), then 71 of such units comprise the rule of one Manu (ruler of the men). Since the creation, it has been six different Manus who ruled our part of the Universe. The current time period is the 28th four-yuga cycle of the seventh Manu. He will rule for 43 more four-yuga periods. Then there will be seven more such Manus who will rule in the future before the entire Universe will come to an end and recreated again.

Theosophy

Hinduism contains the most comprehensive theosophy one can hope for. Basically, there are five elements to the philosophy: God, the individual souls called the jivas, the prakriti or the material nature, karma and Time. God is the Cause and Destiny of the Universe. He is Unborn, Eternal and without a beginning or end. The individual souls (jivas) are eternal and are of the same nature as that of God but not the same. The analogy given is that of sparks (jivas) and the fire (the God). The material nature is made of three qualities: the goodness, the passion and the ignorance. Every living being contains a combination of these three qualities even though one quality may predominate over the others. The material nature, prakriti, is under God’s authority. Karma is the result of activity of the jivas. Time is also considered eternal. Of the five concepts, only karma is non-eternal. Although, we may be suffering or enjoying the fruits of very ancient karma, it can be neutralized by God’s grace and the perfection of our lives.

The Fundamental Beliefs

The fundamental beliefs shared by all Hindus are the existence of one God, the Law of Karma and the Cycle of Reincarnation. The most misunderstood concept of Hinduism is its belief in one God. It has been erroneously labeled as pantheistic because of the numerous gods and goddesses one finds in it. But one has to go deeper in to the philosophy of Hinduism to understand the underlying principle of unity. Hindus believe that even though God is One, He manifests differently at different times to different people according to their need and faith. Further, they believe that He bestows His Grace on humans in whatever form they worship Him.

The Law of Karma can be simply explained by referring to the fact that whatever one sows, that one reaps. Karma is misunderstood as encouraging fatalism. On the contrary, it puts the full burden of one’s salvation on one’s own shoulders. Good living bestows good karma and bad living brings bad karma. One takes birth according to one’s karma to reap its fruits and work it out. Thus the human birth presents a rare chance to nullify one's past karma while making it possible to move closer to God. Human birth is not easily obtained and it is unwise to waste it in ignorance of God.

The Scriptures

Perhaps no other religion has as much ancient original literature as Hinduism does. To start with, the most fundamental and ancient scripture is the Veda. Veda means knowledge. God himself taught this knowledge to Brahma, the creator, who imparted it to the Rishis. Vedic knowledge is divine knowledge.and is very vast and comprehensive. The Vedas discuss God, religion, science, mathematics, logic, grammar and many other subjects. The great sage Vyasa organized this knowledge in to four Vedas - Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda and Atharvana Veda. This knowledge was learned by disciples from a Guru through oral tradition. Hence the Vedas are also called Shruti. The word Shruti is derived from the root shrun which means to hear.

Rituals

Bhakti is first developed via rituals because they help one to relate personally to God. However, rituals are like floatation aids that people learning to swim first use; once they know how toswim, they throw away the aids. In the same way once the spirit of devotion is established firmly in the heart of the devotee, he or she should move to the higher realm of relating to God directly on a Heart to Heart basis.
 

Bhakti or the intense worship of the personal God, even if it were via rituals, enables the devotee to have an intense, personal and mystical relationship with God and offer Love to God easily. That is why in the Gita, Krishna recommends the worship of the personal God, that is, God with Form, as compared to the worship of the Formless God. The three basic rituals are

1. chants accompanied by Abhishekam done to a Lingam
2. the stand-alone chants of the Rudram
3. chants accompanied by offerings to the sacred  fire, that is, Homam.

For example, one of the hymns in the Namakam goes in part like this:

Prostrations to the Lord of all bodies, the destroyer who protects with His stringed bow.

Prostrations to the charioteer, the indestructible one, the Lord of the Forests,

Prostrations to the crimson one, the Lord of trees who, existing in all, protects.

May I be provided material comforts in abundance in my life’s journey and the capacity to put them to the best use.

May I be granted movable and immovable property and plentiful gold and silver.

Importance of Father's Day

Importance of Father's Day

Father's Day festival is considered extremely important as it help acknowledge the contribution of fathers to individual families and to societies as large. Besides observance of Father's Day provide children an opportunity to express love and respect for their fathers. The sentiment goes a long way in strengthening father-child relationship and consequently in the emotional development of a child.

History of Father's Day
The idea of celebrating Father's Day Festival was given by Ms Sonora Dodd, a loving daughter from Spokane. Her father Henry Jackson Smart single-handedly raised Sonora and five of her siblings after the death of her mother during childbirth. When Sonora attended a Mother's Day Sermon in 1909, she thought that if there is the day to honor mother then there should also be a corresponding day to honor fathers. Sonora worked relentlessly for years to ensure that the idea of Father's Day becomes a reality. In 1924 President Calvin Coolidge first recognized Father's Day. In view of the massive popularity of the festival, in 1972, President Richard Nixon established a permanent national observance of Father's Day to be held on the third Sunday of June.

Over the years, the concept of celebrating Father's Day spread beyond geographical boundaries. Today, millions of children across the world express gratitude for their dads as they celebrate Father's Day festival.

Significance of Father in our Lives
Many people laughed at Sonora Dodd when she gave the concept of having a Father's Day, as traditionally, only mother is regarded as the sole nurturer of a child. The role of father is often relegated to a secondary status as compared to a mother. But all of us know that father is just as important for a child as the mother is. If mothers are the heroes of child rearing, significance of father in the development and emotional well being of a child is no less. Children depend on their father for their spiritual, emotional, physical, financial and social well being. For daughters, father is the ideal man in the world and also the first man they adore, while for sons, father is an idol and the strongest man they aspire to emulate.

Though traditionally father is seen more as a provider and guide for children, the scenario appears significantly changed in nuclear family culture of today. With most husband and wife working, fathers in present times are as involved in child rearing job as the mothers are. Today, most fathers do not shy away from changing nappy or taking the difficult task for putting the baby to sleep. This cultural change is helping in strengthening father-child relationship and consequently in emotional development of a child and building of stronger family bonds.

Significance of Father's Day Festival
Father's Day festival give us the opportunity to express thanks to our Daddy for all their unconditional love and affection. Observance of Father's Day makes fathers feel that their contributions are acknowledged in the society and also by their children. They feel proud of themselves ! Besides by celebrating Father's Day, children come closer to their father. For, most often children take love of their parents for granted. Celebration of Father's Day makes them ponder for a while on the important role their father play in their life. This helps them appreciate the selfless care and protection provided by their father and hence they come emotionally closer to their dad.

Children must therefore take full opportunity of the day and express their gratitude for fathers with all their heart. The best way to do so is to do small things that daddy appreciates and by saying “I love you, Papa” with a gift of beautiful flower.

Puja Guide

Puja Guide

• What is a puja?
• Home puja
• Full home puja
• Pujas for all Deities
• Havan
• Festivities
• Diwali
• Samskaars

What is a puja?

At this web shop we offer you not only the opportunity to buy religious articles, but also information on how to perform pujas. In this guide we provide approved instructions for a wide variety of pujas for the most commonly worshipped deities. You thereby have access to correct information checked by Brahmins on how to perform a puja ensuring the best possible result.

The word puja is Sanskrit and means literally: adoration, honour, worship. It is the way in which the devotee symbolizes his or her affection for the Lord. An offering is given to a deity and blessings are received. A puja can vary in scale from a small home puja to a big festivity like Ganesh Chaturthi in the streets of a city.

Central to any puja is the relationship between the devotee and the Lord. There are procedures or rules for each puja, but along the way of Bhakti you will develop your own manner of honouring. You will then rely less on the suggestions we offer here as your own relationship with your deity finds its own form.

The present age does not allow us to recreate the exact Vedic means of purification as practised when the Vedas were transcribed. However, the ceremonies and rituals we describe here are approved adaptations to our present time and circumstance. This ensures the best possible results for each puja.

One of the characteristics of all puja rituals is that they consist of an offering. However, the essential characteristic of any puja is the attention and love with which it is carried out. During the puja, often a wide variety of objects are used for the offering, for example a lamp, incense, thali, bell, etc. Thepujashop.com aims to meet all of these puja requirements.

Home puja

In most Hindu homes there is a shrine with pictures or murtis of specific deities. A daily puja is often performed and includes offerings to the family’s personal deity. The daily puja is usually a small puja consisting of one to five steps, also called upacara´s. Water, light, incense, flowers and/or food can be offered.

Large home pujas are held when there is something special to celebrate such as a birthday, anniversary, passed exams, etc. The elements of a small home puja are incorporated into a large home puja when more upacara´s are added.

Full home puja

A full home or temple puja can include several traditional upacaras. The following is an example puja that can vary according to tradition.

1. 1. Avahana (“invocation”). The deity is invited.
2. 2. Asana. The deity is offered a seat.
3. 3. Svagata (“greeting”). The deity is asked if the journey has gone well.
4. 4. Padya. The deity’s feet are symbolically washed.
5. 5. Arghya. Water is offered so the deity may wash face and teeth.
6. 6. Acamanıya. Water is offered for sipping.
7. 7. Madhuparka. The deity is offered a water-and-honey drink.
8. 8. Snana or abhisekha. Water is offered for symbolic bathing.
9. 9. Vastra (“clothing”). Here a cloth may be wrapped around the image and ornaments affixed to it.
10. 10. Anulepana or gandha. Perfumes and ointments are applied to the image.
11. 11. Puspa. Flowers are offered before the image, or garlands draped around its neck.
12. 12. Dhupa. Incense is burned before the image.
13. 13. Dıpa or arati. A burning lamp is waved in front of the image.
14. 14. Naivedya or prasada. Foods such as cooked rice, fruit, clarified butter, sugar, and betel leaf are offered.
15. 15. Namaskara or pranama. The worshiper and family bow or prostrate themselves before the image to offer homage.
16. 16. Visarjana or udvasana. The deity is dismissed.

Puja usually starts with an offering to Lord Ganesha. Then the deities of your choice can follow.

Pujas for all Deities

It is always important to perform the puja from your heart. Changes can be made according to the location or the occasion on which the puja is performed. The description of the puja varies with the situation. Here the pujas are described as they are most often performed.

1. a. Ganesha

Ganesha is the most worshipped deity . Puja usually starts with an offering to Lord Ganesha as he is the remover of obstacles. Then the deities of your choice can follow. To Lord Ganesha are besides the items mentioned above fruit and sweets offered, as they are his favorite food.

1. b. Durga puja

Durga is the Mother Goddess. During the year there is a special time when Durga is worshipped. The dates of Durga Puja celebrations are set according to the traditional Hindu calendar.

1. c. Hanuman

Hanuman is a devoted servant to Rama and Sita. He is often pictured kneeled besides Rama and Sita. Because of that he is worshipped as the ultimate symbol of bhakti. By worshipping Hanuman we can learn to become a selfless servant and let go our selfish interests. He is known for his enormous stength.

1. d. Shiva Lingam abhishek

The Shiva Lingam is the symbol for Shiva who is without beginning and without end. Honoring it will bring you closer to the Eternal Truth.

A puja performed for the Shiva lingam is usually called Abhishek (Abhisheka or Abhishekam).The word Abhishek derives from the Sanskrit word ‘to make wet’ and refers to the part of the puja, where the deities are bathed. In a Shiva lingam puja the bathing is emphasized, as the shiva lingam needs to be cooled because it can produce a considerable amount of heat. After bathing the Shiva lingam is cleansed with water and the Lingam is honoured with offerings as the offering of light (aarti) and/or flowers.

To perform the Abhishek the following is needed: five liquids, a bowl to catch the liquids in, sandalwood paste, ghee lamp, incense, fresh flowers, sweets, bel leave. It is wise to take a bath before performing puja and to put on clean clothes.

During puja the mantra ‘Aum namah Shivaaya’ is recited and/or songs which praise the Lord Shiva. Often the devotee wears a rudraksha mala in honor of Shiva. Incense is burning and a ghee lamp is lit.

The bathing: one after the other five liquids are poured out over the lingam. Liquids that can be used are water, milk, yoghurt, ghee, coconut milk/water, honey, cane juice or fruit juices. The liquids are retained in a bowl; they contain divine energy.

After bathing the lingam has to be cleansed with water. With sandalwood paste a tilak is made on the clean lingam and it is showered with flowers. Offering of light (Aarti) takes place , while the bell rings. Now, often bel leave is offered: it is put on top of the lingam with the steel pointing towards yourself. If no bel leave is available, you can skip this part. Next fruit and sweets are offered. All kinds of fruit can be used; coconut is one of the favorite. Again Aarti is performed . White ashes are smeared on the forehead of the devotee and of the other people present. The offered fruit and sweets are shared as prasadam. 

Havan

Havan means an offering to the sacred fire. In the fire our offering is cleansed and brings new energy to the cosmos. The fire is made in a kund with wooden sticks, camphor and ghee. Usually the havan is presided by a priest but the havan can also be performed without a priest present.

Festivities

Diwali
Diwali, popularly known as the "festival of lights, is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes.

Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps (diyas or dīpas) in Sanskrit: दीप) filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends.

Deepawali or Diwali is certainly the biggest and the brightest of all Hindu festivals. It's the festival of lights (deep = light and avali = a row i.e., a row of lights) that's marked by four days of celebration, which literally illumines the country with its brilliance, and dazzles all with its joy. Each of the four days in the festival of Diwali is separated by a different tradition, but what remains true and constant is the celebration of life, its enjoyment and goodness.

The third day is the most important day: marks the worship of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth in her most benevolent mood, fulfilling the wishes of her devotees.

Navratri
During Navratri the 3 aspects of the Mother Goddess Shakti: Durga / Kali, Lakshmi and Saraswati are worshipped during nine nights.

When?
There are four Navratri’s each year, however the 2 most celebrated are the one in March/April, also called Vasant Navraatri, Ram Navratri or Chaitra Navratri, and the most celebrated one in October/November. The other two Navratris are known as Gupt Navratri and Magh Navratri. In2011 Vasant Navratri is 4-12 April and the second Navratri is 28 September - 5 October.

Why? / What is it?
In Hindu filosofie The Mother Goddesses represents the power of Shakti. Shakti is the absolute energy that creates the Universe. The first three days of Navratri are dedicated to Goddess Durga (Warrior Goddess) dressed in red and mounted on a lion. On the first three days her incarnations Kumari, Parvati and Kali are worshipped. These three incarnations represent the three different phases a woman goes through in her life: the child, the girl and the woman. The following three days are dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, who is the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity, dressed in gold and mounted on an owl. The last three days are dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess Of Knowledge and Arts, who is dressed in milky white and mounted on a pure white swan.

How?
During Navratri devotees chant mantras, sing songs and bhajans for the Goddess. Puja´s and prayers are offered and it is considered auspicious to fast during Navratri. There are many gatherings in the form of group celebrations and festivals.

Puja and meditation (self contemplation) 
In our Pujaguide you can find rituals you can perform during Navratri. Besides performing rituals there are other ways in which you can absorb the auspicious energy of Navratri. During for example meditation or every moment during your daily life, focus on the energy of creation, maintenance and destruction of Shakti. This energy is present in us and everything around us. Being aware of this power and acknowledging it as the engine of the Universe and thus yourself, will bring this energy closer to you, resulting in becoming one with yourself. Being aware of this energy being omnipresent, will release you from the idea that it is your individual person (Ego) being the energy behind everything, that can set your mind free from egoistic boundaries and impossibilities. Instead we should consider ourselves as vehicles in a bigger plan, using Shakti in every activity we perform.

Pooja items for each deities

1. Archana for each deity

Chanting of 108 holy names of the God/Goddess by the priest

Archana Item	Quantity
Fruits	Some
Flowers	Some

2. Abhisheka for each deity

An Abhisheka is a ceremony of ablutions and symbolic offerings that include milk, honey, and other items. The ablutions symbolize spiritual purification, and each of the offerings represents fulfillment on every level. Throughout the abhisheka, specific mantras are chanted to invoke blessings that uplift, protect and spiritually benefit us.

Abhishekam Item	Quantity
Milk	1-quart milk cartons
Butter Milk	1-quart cartons
Orange Juice	1-quart cartons
Honey	1 Small bottle
Tender Coconut	1 ( If Possible)
Turmeric Powder	1 Small Pocket ( If possible)
Flowers	Some
Fruits	Some
Rose water	1 Small Bottle ( if possible)
Sandalwood Powder	1 Small Pocket ( if possible)
Camphor, Agarbathi	( If Possible )
Cooked Prasadam OR Dry Fruits	Any Prasadam ( if possible Bring New Aluminium Tray To Temple ) Without onion Or Garlic.

3. Car Pooja

Car Pooja Item	Quantity
Fruits	Some
Flowers	Some
Lemon Yellow	4
Camphor	( If Possible )

4.Ganapathi Homa

Lord Ganesha is always worshipped before starting any Pooja or Homa. Lord Ganesha, The Vigneshwara removes all obstacles (Vighnas). Performing Ganapathy Homa will give prosperity, health and wealth. Ganapathy Homa should be performed on all auspicious occasions. If any one is running Ketu dasa or bhukti or Ketu in the horoscope, he can perform Ganapathy Homa and get-relief. For the successful execution of any / all kinds of Functions, performing of Ganapathy Homam is necessary.

Item	Quantity
Turmeric powder	1 Pkt
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood powder/tablets/paste	1 pkt
Agarbathi	1 PKT
Camphor	1 Pkt
betel leaves and nuts	15 Each
Cardomam ( Elachi )	1 Small Pkt
Flowers	2 Bouquets
Banana	12
5 Variety of fruits	(2 or 5) Each
Coconuts	5
Rice	1 pounds
Brown sugar	1 Small Pkt
Honey	1 Bottle (small )
Ghee	1 pounds
Dates (kajur Dry )	1 Pkt
Dry coconut	2
Small pice of Silk ( If Possible )	red or green or Yellow
Raisins	1 Pkt
Saffron	1 pkt
Cloves	1 pkt
Pachha kalpooram (green camphor or edible camphor)	1 Small Pkt
Fire wood chips	1 Pkt
Aluminium baking trays (medium size)	2
Dheepam Lamps	1
Oil	1 Bottle
Match box	1
Cotton wick (small packet)	1 pkt
Paper towels	1 Roll
Silver or Plastic Trays	5
Havan samagiri	1 pkt
Paddy Puffed Rice	200 Gms
Naivedyam (prasadam )	Rava kesari, And Or jagerry pongal And Or modhakam (Kolakatte )
Bricks (pooja in Temple Not nesseccry )	4 (pooja in Temple Not nesseccry

5. Tirukklyanam (Murugan & Sri Meenakshi Wedding )

Item	Quantity
Turmeric powder	1 Pkt
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandal wood powder/tablets/paste	1 pkt
Agarbathi	1 PKT
Camphor	1 Pkt
betel leaves and nuts	15 Each
Cardomam ( Elachi )	1 Small Pkt
Flowers	2 Bouquets
Flower garlands	6 garlands
Banana	12
5 Variety of fruits	(2 or 5) Each
Coconuts	5
Rice	1 pounds
Raisins	1 Pkt
Saffron	1 pkt
Havan samagiri	1 pkt
Cashews	1 pkt
Fire wood Stick or chips	1 Pkt
Aluminium baking trays (medium size)	2
Almonds	1 pkt
Ghee	1 pounds
Paddy Puffed Rice	200 Gms
Naivedyam (prasadam )	Any Three Sweet Prasadam ( Cooked)

For more details contact the Priest.

6. Navagraha Homa

This homa has the power to counter flaws in the horoscope and enable a person to prosper in life in case astrological defects are the main blocks to his well-being. The homa is done to appease the nine planets i.e. the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter,Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu. To keep all these 9 planets calm and quiet so that our fortune favours us Navagraha Homa and Aradhana is necessary. Every planet has its own importance. It is to get blessings of all the planets.

Homam Item	Quantity
Turmeric powder	1 Pkt
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood powder/tablets/paste	1 pkt
Agarbathi	1 PKT
Camphor	1 Pkt
betel leaves and nuts	30 Each
Cardomam ( Elachi )	1 Small Pkt
Flowers	2 Bouquets
Banana	24
5 Variety of fruits	(2 or 5) Each
Lemon (yellow)	11
Coconuts	5
Rice	1 pounds
Brown sugar	1 Small Pkt
Honey	1 Bottle (small )
Ghee	1 pounds
Dates (kajur Dry )	1 Pkt
Dry coconut	2
Small pice of Silk ( If Possible )	red or green or Yellow
Raisins	1 Pkt
Saffron	1 pkt
Cloves	1 pkt
Pachha kalpooram (green camphor or edible camphor)	1 Small Pkt
Fire wood stiks orchips	1 Pkt
Aluminium baking trays (medium size)	2
Dheepam Lamps	1
Oil	1 Bottle
Match box	1
Cotton wick (small packet)	1 pkt
Paper towels	1 Roll
Silver or Plastic Trays	5
Havan samagiri	1 pkt
Paddy Puffed Rice	200 Gms
Naivedyam (prasadam )	Till Cooked Rice And Sweet Pongal And White Rice (Every Thing In Small Quantites)
Nava Dhaanya packets	Each 25 Gms 1.Wholewheet, 2.Paddy or Rice 3.Thoor Whole Dal 4. Moong Whole Dal 5.Kala Chnna Whole Dal 6.White beans 7 Black Till 8. Urad Whole Dal 9.Horse Gram Whole
Navagraha Vastra	(1/4meter cloth pieces 2 red, 2 white, 1 each of Yellow, green, blue, black and mixed color)
Pennys - Copper Coins	21 (If possible )
Bricks (pooja in Temple Not nesseccry )	4 (pooja in Temple Not nesseccry

Pennys are Not Copper 10 Cents are Copper Coins

For more details contact the Priest

7. Satyanarayana Pooja

Satya Narayan is the Narayan form of Lord Vishnu. The Lord in this form is considered an embodiment of truth. Satyanarayana is worshipped commonly by Hindus in their homes with family and friends, usually on a full moon (purnima) day of the month. In this puja called Satyanarayana Pooja, people worship by reciting the gracious story of Lord Satyanarayana. This story was originally told by Lord Vishnu himself to the sage Narada for the benefit of human kind. This puja is conducted to ensure abundance in ones life. Many people carry out this puja immediately after or along with an auspicious occasion like a marriage or moving into a new house or any other success in life. The satyanarayan puja can be performed on any day. It is not a puja confined to any festivities. But Poornima (full moon day) or Sankranti are considered to be most auspicious day for this puja.

Item	Quantity
Turmeric powder	1 Pkt
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood powder/tablets/paste	1 pkt
Agarbathi	1 PKT
Camphor	1 Pkt
betel leaves and nuts	30 Each
Cardomam ( Elachi )	1 Small Pkt
Flowers	2 Bouquets
Banana	24
5 Variety of fruits	(2 or 5) Each
Lemon (yellow)	11
Coconuts	5
Rice	1 pounds
Brown sugar	1 Small Pkt
Honey	1 Bottle (small )
Ghee	1 pounds
Dates (kajur Dry )	1 Pkt
Raisins	1 Pkt
Saffron	1 pkt
Cloves	1 pkt
Pachha kalpooram (green camphor or edible camphor)	1 Small Pkt
Almonds	1 pkt
Cashews	1 pkt
Dheepam Lamps	1
Oil	1 Bottle
Match box	1
Cotton wick (small packet)	1 pkt
Paper towels	1 Roll
Silver or Plastic Trays	5
Milk	¼ Gal.
Sathynarayana Swami Photo	1
Nava Dhaanya packets	Each 25 Gms 1.Wholewheet, 2.Paddy or Rice 3.Thoor Whole Dal 4. Moong Whole Dal 5.Kala Chnna Whole Dal 6.White beans 7 Black Till 8. Urad Whole Dal9.Horse Gram Whole
Navagraha Vastra	(1/4meter cloth pieces 2 red, 2 white, 1 each of Yellow, green, blue, black and mixed color)
Pennys - Copper Coins	21 (If possible )
Naivedyam (prasadam)	Rava kesari (Kesari bath). And all other Prasadam our required ( If Possible )

Pennys are Not Copper 10 Cents are Copper Coins

For more details contact the Priest

8. Gruhapravesha

Entering a newly built house for the first time is a very important occasion for any family, since acquiring property is no easy task. It is believed that the new acquisition is susceptible to evil forces and jealousy and therefore various 'safeguard' ceremonies must be performed. Vastu pratishtha, or the construction and occupation of a house, is an important ceremony. The Lord is invited to take residence within the place to enable peace and prosperity for the family conducive for spiritual practises.

Item	Quantity
Turmeric powder	1 Pkt
Lemons	20
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood powder/tablets/paste	1 pkt
Agarbathi	1 Pkt
Camphor	1 Pkt
betel leaves and nuts	15 Each
Cardomam ( Elachi )	1 Small Pkt
Flowers	2 Bouquets
Banana	12
5 Variety of fruits	(2 or 5) Each
Coconuts	5
Rice	1 pounds
Brown sugar	1 Small Pkt
Honey	1 Bottle (small )
Ghee	1 pounds
Dates (kajur Dry )	1 Pkt
Dry coconut	2
Small pice of Silk ( If Possible )	red or green or Yellow
Raisins	1 Pkt
Saffron	1 pkt
Cloves	1 pkt
Pachha kalpooram (green camphor or edible camphor)	1 Small Pkt
Fire wood chips	1 Pkt
Aluminium baking trays (medium size)	2
Dheepam Lamps	1
Oil	1 Bottle
Match box	1
Cotton wick (small packet)	1 pkt
Paper towels	1 Roll
Silver or Plastic Trays	5
Havan samagiri	1 pkt
Paddy Puffed Rice	200 Gms
Naivedyam (prasadam )	Rava kesari, And Or jagerry pongal And Or modhakam (Kolakatte )
Milk	1 Gal.
Nava Dhaanya packets	Each 25 Gms 1.Wholewheet, 2.Paddy or Rice 3.Thoor Whole Dal 4. Moong Whole Dal 5.Kala Chnna Whole Dal 6.White beans 7 Black Till 8. Urad Whole Dal9.Horse Gram Whole
Navagraha Vastra	(1/4meter cloth pieces 2 red, 2 white, 1 each of Yellow, green, blue, black and mixed color)
Pennys - Copper Coins	21 (If possible )
Swami Photos (God pictures)
New vessel for milk boiling	1
Bricks	4
Silk cloth pieces ( red or Green or Yellow )	1 Pieces ( If Possible )

For more details contact the Priest

9. Anna Prashana

Anna Prashana is a ceremony, where child is fed with solid food for the first time in its life. This Samskara is also known as Phalaprashana Samskara. After the eruption of teeth, the child can be given solid food. Literally it is putting solid food or rice into a child's mouth for the first time. Anna means 'food', especially 'boiled rice'. Prashana means 'eating, feeding', and specifically 'the first feeding of a child'. Food is cooked to the chanting of appropriate Vedic mantras in the presence of friends and relatives

Item	Quantity
Turmeric powder	Small pkt
Kumkum	Small pkt
Betel leaves	12
Betel nuts	12
Flowers	1 Bouquets
Fruits any variety	6 bananas and other variety
Coconuts	2
Camphor	Small pkt
Incense	1 pkt
Rice payasam for feeding	Some
Book, pen etc. If applicable as per regional customs

For more details contact the Priest

10. Akshara Abhyasa (Start of education )

Starting Literacy This is a minor ritual done around the three-year period. The father holds the child's right hand and, to the chanting of priests who asks God's blessings, he helps the child trace the alphabet on a plate of rice with a golden ring. The child is thus initiated into study. The first letter traced is usually "Om" which is the symbol for God and true knowledge in India. Prayers are offered to Ganesh, who removes obstacles, to Saraswati, the Goddess of learning, and to the Kula Devata, the family deity who protects the entire family tree.

Item	Quantity
Turmeric powder	Small pkt
Kumkum	Small pkt
Betel leaves	12
Betel nuts	12
Flowers	1 Bouquets
Fruits any variety	6 bananas and other variety
Coconuts	2
Camphor	Small pkt
Incense	1 pkt
Rice	1 lbs
Coins any denomination	10 pennys ( if possible )
Book. Pencil, pen, slate, black/ white chalk piece	( if Possible )
Any sweet for Naivedyam

For more details contact the Priest

11. Seemantham

This is performed during the period between the fifth and the eighth months of pregnancy. The specific materials used during this Samskara, that are for the lady only. They are, the quill of a porcupine, an ear of ripe paddy and some Udumbara leaves. The deity invoked is Rekha, the presiding deity of the full-moon. Their implications are: that the pregnancy should be fruitful; the child should be endowed with sharp and penetrating intellect (like the sharp quill of the porcupine). The child should be beautiful like the full-moon. The gist of the Mantra is: "I beseech the goddess Rekha. May she make this ceremony blameless. May my chaid be endowed with sharp intellect.During the ceremony the pregnant woman should enjoy music, especially on the veena. At the close of the ceremony she touches a male calf, symbolizing a son.at the time of pregnancy this is performed for the health and wealth to be born Baby.

Item	Quantity
Turmeric powder	1 Pkt
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood powder/tablets/paste	1 pkt
Agarbathi	1 PKT
Camphor	1 Pkt
betel leaves and nuts	15 Each
Cardomam ( Elachi )	1 Small Pkt
Flowers	2 Bouquets
Banana	12
5 Variety of fruits	(2 or 5) Each
Coconuts	5
Rice	1 pounds
Ghee	1 pounds
Dates (kajur Dry )	1 Pkt
Dry coconut	2
Raisins	1 Pkt
Saffron	1 pkt
Cloves	1 pkt
Pachha kalpooram (green camphor or edible camphor)	1 Small Pkt
Fire wood chips	1 Pkt
Aluminium baking trays (medium size)	2
Dheepam Lamps	1
Oil	1 Bottle
Match box	1
Cotton wick (small packet)	1 pkt
Paper towels	1 Roll
Silver or Plastic Trays	5
Havan samagiri	1 pkt
Paddy Puffed Rice	200 Gms
Naivedyam (prasadam )	Rava kesari, And Or jagerry pongal And Or modhakam (Kolakatte )
Bricks (pooja in Temple Not nesseccry )	4 (pooja in Temple Not nesseccry
Milk	1 cup
Garland if possible	2
dimes coins copper	21
Dresses	For couple
Sweets Etc for Family

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12. Nama Karan

Namakarana Samskara: The Naming Ceremony .Whenever the child hears the name he will remember the meaning and purpose hidden in it and will be inspired by samskara.

Item	Quantity
Turmeric powder	1 Pkt
Kumkum	1 Pkt (in the Temple no Need)
Sandalwood powder/tablets/paste	1 pkt (in the Temple no Need)
Agarbathi	1 PKT
Camphor	1 Pkt
betel leaves and nuts	6 Each
Rice	1 lbs
Dheepam Lamps	1(in the Temple no Need)
Oil	1 Bottle(in the Temple no Need)
Match box	1 (in the Temple no Need)
Cotton wick (small packet)	1 pkt (in the Temple no Need)
Paper towels	1 Roll (in the Temple no Need)
Silver or Plastic Trays	3 (in the Temple no Need)
Flowers	2 Bouquets
Banana	6
5 Variety of fruits	(2 or 5) Each
Coconuts	2
Dimes copper	11 coins
Prasadam	Any Sweets

For more details contact the Priest

13. Chowla (Mundan)

welcomes the baby into the world. The first haircut (called mundan - between 1 and 3 years)

Item	Quantity
Turmeric powder	1 Pkt
Kumkum	1 Pkt (in the Temple no Need)
Sandalwood powder/tablets/paste	1 pkt (in the Temple no Need)
Agarbathi	1 PKT
Camphor	1 Pkt
betel leaves and nuts	6 Each
Flowers	2 Bouquets
Banana	6
5 Variety of fruits	(2 or 5) Each
Coconuts	2
Dimes copper	11 coins
Prasadam	Any Sweets
New Dress for Child

For more details contact the Priest

14. Punyaha Vaachana

Cleanliness is considered as as important characteristic of religious life. Cleanliness is both external and internal. Seeing God the Almighty (Darshanam), singing His praise, sprinkling the Holy Water (Prokshana) after worship (Punyahavachanam) and drinking the holy water are all said to clean the devotee both externally and internally.

Item	Quantity
Turmeric powder	1 Pkt
Kumkum	1 Pkt (in the Temple no Need)
Sandalwood powder/tablets/paste	1 pkt (in the Temple no Need)
Agarbathi	1 pkt
Camphor	1 Pkt
betel leaves and nuts	12 Each
Flowers	2 Bouquets
Banana	6
5 Variety of fruits	(2 or 5) Each
Coconuts	2
Dimes copper	11 coins
Prasadam	Any Sweets
Dheepam Lamps	1(in the Temple no Need)
Oil	1 Bottle(in the Temple no Need)
Match box	1 (in the Temple no Need)
Cotton wick (small packet)	1 pkt (in the Temple no Need)
Paper towels	1 Roll (in the Temple no Need)
Silver or Plastic Trays	3 (in the Temple no Need)
Rice	1 lbs
Saffron	1 pkt
Cardomam ( Elachi )	1 Small Pkt

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15. Wedding

In Hindu dharma, marriage is viewed as a sacrament and not a contract. Hindu marriage is a life-long commitment of one wife and one husband, and is the strongest social bond that takes place between a man and a woman. Grahastha Ashram (the householder stage), the second of the four stages of life begins when a man and a woman marry and start a household. For a Hindu marriage is the only way to continue the family and thereby repay his debt to his/her ancestors. In Hindu view, marriage is not a concession to human weakness, but a means for spiritual growth. Man and woman are soul mates who, through the institution of marriage, can direct the energy associated with their individual instincts and passion into the progress of their souls.

Item	Quantity
Turmeric powder	1 Pkt
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood powder/tablets/paste	1 pkt
Agarbathi	1 PKT
Camphor	1 Pkt
betel leaves and nuts	15 Each
Cardomam ( Elachi )	1 Small Pkt
Flowers	2 Bouquets
Banana	12
5 Variety of fruits	(2 or 5) Each
Coconuts	5
Rice	1 pounds
Brown sugar	1 Small Pkt
Honey	1 Bottle (small )
Ghee	1 pounds
Dates (kajur Dry )	1 Pkt
Dry coconut	2
Fire wood chips	1 Pkt
Aluminium baking trays (medium size)	2
Dheepam Lamps	1
Oil	1 Bottle
Match box	1
Cotton wick (small packet)	1 pkt
Paper towels	1 Roll
Silver or Plastic Trays	5
Havan samagiri	1 pkt
Paddy Puffed Rice	200 Gms
Naivedyam (prasadam )	Rava kesari, and or jagerry pongal
Rock candy or dry fruits or sweets
Garlands (total 4 )	Big Size : 2 Medium Side : 2
New Dress	For couple
Mangal Sutram	Wedding Rings and Toerings ( silver ) As per Their Tradition.
Sweets Etc.

For more details contact the Priest

16. Upanayana (Thread Ceremony )

A detailed series of life-cycle rituals (samskara, or refinements) mark major transitions in the life of the individual. Especially orthodox Hindu families may invite Brahman priests to their homes to officiate at these rituals, complete with sacred fire and recitations of mantras.Upanayanam is one of them. Yajnopavita or the sacred thread is worn by the Brahmins, Kshatriyas and the Vaisyas. Wearing the sacred thread is a very holy and sacred ceremony amongst .

Item	Quantity
Turmeric powder	1 Pkt
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood powder/tablets/paste	1 pkt
Agarbathi	1 PKT
Camphor	1 Pkt
betel leaves and nuts	15 Each
Cardomam ( Elachi )	1 Small Pkt
Flowers	2 Bouquets
Banana	12
5 Variety of fruits	(2 or 5) Each
Coconuts	5
Rice	1 pounds
Brown sugar	1 Small Pkt
Honey	1 Bottle (small )
Ghee	1 pounds
Dates (kajur Dry )	1 Pkt
Dry coconut	2
Fire wood chips	1 Pkt
Aluminium baking trays (medium size)	2
Dheepam Lamps	1
Oil	1 Bottle
Match box	1
Cotton wick (small packet)	1 pkt
Paper towels	1 Roll
Silver or Plastic Trays	5
Havan samagiri	1 pkt
Paddy Puffed Rice	200 Gms
Naivedyam (prasadam )	Rava kesari, and or jagerry pongal
Rock candy or dry fruits or sweets
Garlands	2
New Dress	For VAttu ( Boy )
Yajnopavita	Gold and Silver if Possible.

For more details contact the Priest

17. Bhoomi Puja (Ground Breaking Ceremony)

To seek Permission from the Ground ( Bhoomi ) Deity, to dig the Ground.

Item	Quantity
Turmeric powder	1 Pkt
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood powder/tablets/paste	1 pkt
Agarbathi	1 PKT
Camphor	1 Pkt
betel leaves and nuts	15 Each
Cardomam ( Elachi )	1 Small Pkt
Flowers	2 Bouquets
Banana	12
5 Variety of fruits	(2 or 5) Each
Coconuts	5
Rice	1 pounds
Dheepam Lamps	1
Oil	1 Bottle
Match box	1
Cotton wick (small packet)	1 pkt
Paper towels	1 Roll
Silver or Plastic Trays	5
Naivedyam (prasadam )	Rava kesari, and or jagerry pongal
Rock candy or dry fruits or sweets
Mixed navadhanyams	1 pkt
Gold, silver, copper, coral, Pagadam
Nava ratnams
Ground breaking shovel
Milk	1 Small Can

For more details contact the Priest

18. Naga Dosha Parihara (Sarpa Santhi Homa)

To Perform Pooja For Parihara of Dosha caused by Rahu and Kethu in a person's Horshope.

Item	Quantity
Turmeric powder	1 Pkt
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood powder/tablets/paste	1 pkt
Agarbathi	1 PKT
Camphor	1 Pkt
betel leaves and nuts	20 Each
Cardomam ( Elachi )	1 Small Pkt
Flowers	2 Bouquets
Banana	24
5 Variety of fruits	(2 or 5) Each
Lemon (yellow)	11
Coconuts	5
Rice	1 pounds
Brown sugar	1 Small Pkt
Honey	1 Bottle (small )
Ghee	1 pounds
Dates (kajur Dry )	1 Pkt
Dry coconut	2
Small pice of Silk ( If Possible )	red or green or Yellow
Raisins	1 Pkt
Saffron	1 pkt
Cloves	1 pkt
Pachha kalpooram (green camphor or edible camphor)	1 Small Pkt
Fire wood stiks orchips	1 Pkt
Aluminium baking trays (medium size)	2
Dheepam Lamps	1
Oil	1 Bottle
Match box	1
Cotton wick (small packet)	1 pkt
Paper towels	1 Roll
Silver or Plastic Trays	5
Havan samagiri	1 pkt
Paddy Puffed Rice	200 Gms
Naivedyam (prasadam )	Till Cooked Rice And Sweet Pongal And White Rice (Every Thing In Small Quantites)
Nava Dhaanya packets	Each 25 Gms 1.Wholewheet, 2.Paddy or Rice 3.Thoor Whole Dal 4. Moong Whole Dal 5.Kala Chnna Whole Dal 6.White beans 7 Black Till 8. Urad Whole Dal 9.Horse Gram Whole
Navagraha Vastra	(1/4meter cloth pieces 2 red, 2 white, 1 each of Yellow, green, blue, black and mixed color)
Pennys - Copper Coins	21 (If possible )
Bricks (pooja in Temple Not nesseccry )	4 (pooja in Temple Not nesseccry
Silver (idol of snake )	Snake 1 (Jewellery )

For more details contact the Priest

19. Ayush Homam

This Homam is performed to Lord Shiva and Parvathi, so that the devotee performing this homam will get longevity in life. Many combinations of planets presage such undesirable possibility. Ayush Karaka, Lagan lord, the lord of the Eighth, etc. must all be favorable. Is performed for the well being of the children. If a child finds continuous health problem, the homam is performed.

Item	Quantity
Turmeric powder	1 Pkt
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood powder/tablets/paste	1 pkt
Agarbathi	1 PKT
Camphor	1 Pkt
betel leaves and nuts	15 Each
Cardomam ( Elachi )	1 Small Pkt
Flowers	2 Bouquets
Banana	24
5 Variety of fruits	(2 or 5) Each
Lemon (yellow)	11
Coconuts	5
Rice	1 pounds
Brown sugar	1 Small Pkt
Honey	1 Bottle (small )
Ghee	1 pounds
Dates (kajur Dry )	1 Pkt
Dry coconut	2
Small pice of Silk ( If Possible )	red or green or Yellow
Raisins	1 Pkt
Saffron	1 pkt
Cloves	1 pkt
Pachha kalpooram (green camphor or edible camphor)	1 Small Pkt
Fire wood stiks orchips	1 Pkt
Aluminium baking trays (medium size)	2
Dheepam Lamps	1
Oil	1 Bottle
Match box	1
Cotton wick (small packet)	1 pkt
Paper towels	1 Roll
Silver or Plastic Trays	5
Havan samagiri	1 pkt
Paddy Puffed Rice	200 Gms
Naivedyam (prasadam )	Till Cooked Rice And Sweet Pongal And White Rice (Every Thing In Small Quantites)
Nava Dhaanya packets	Each 25 Gms 1.Wholewheet, 2.Paddy or Rice 3.Thoor Whole Dal 4. Moong Whole Dal 5.Kala Chnna Whole Dal 6.White beans 7 Black Till 8. Urad Whole Dal 9.Horse Gram Whole
Navagraha Vastra	(1/4meter cloth pieces 2 red, 2 white, 1 each of Yellow, green, blue, black and mixed color)
dimes - Copper Coins	21 (If possible )
Bricks (pooja in Temple Not nesseccry )	4 (pooja in Temple Not nesseccry
Children	New Dresses
Yellow Mustered	1 Bottle
Garlands ( if possible )	1
Sweets	Etc.

For more details contact the Priest

20. Hiranya Sraardam

On the day of Annual Cermoney of Parent or Nearest Blood Relative to feed them through manthras.

Item	Quantity
Rice (Raw)	As per like
Moong Dal or Dhoor Dal	As per like
Jaggery	As per like
Honey	As per like
Beetle leaves and Nuts	9
Fruits 3 Variety	Banana and any other fruit their Parents liked
Fresh Vegetables	Green Banana and Bitter Melon, any other liked by their parents.
Sesamee seeds ( Black )	1 small pkt
Dimes or quarters	6 coin

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