Kalyanam / Wedding — samagri
Common items for this ceremony. Family customs differ — Gurukkal will confirm your list and can bring homam materials if needed. Questions? Call or WhatsApp 512-521-6629.
- Turmeric powder
- Kumkum
- Sandalwood paste or powder
- Flowers and garlands
- Fruits (5 kinds, e.g. bananas, apples, oranges)
- Betel leaves (about 25) and betel nuts
- Coconuts (2–3)
- Camphor
- Agarbatti (incense sticks)
- Ghee lamp (deepam) with wicks and oil/ghee
- Uncooked rice (2 lb) for akshata
- Small towels / cloth for the deity
- Plates, bowls, spoons and a small kalasam (pot)
- Prasadam (any sweet)
- Mangalsutram / thali and toe rings
- Wedding saree and dhoti
- Garlands for bride and groom (2)
- Coconuts (10)
- Navadhanyam
- Ghee for homam
- Paddy or puffed rice (laaja)
- Grinding stone (ammi) or a flat stone
- Kalasams (2)