Namakarana (Naming ceremony)

From the Grocery Store

1.       Flowers (Any type)

2.       Fruit (5 different kinds, 2 each)

3.       Mango leaves (1 packet, 5 leaves)

4.       Betel leaves (1 packet)

5.       Betel nuts (1 packet)

6.       Kum kum

7.       Turmeric powder

8.       Camphor

9.       Coconut (2)

10.   Incense Sticks (Agarbatti)

11.   Chandan, Sandalwood powder

12.   Rice (4 lbs)

13.   Dried fruits (3 different kinds, small packets)

14.   Blouse piece (1)

15.   Ghee (1 bottle)

16.   Matches

17.   Coins (quarters, nickels, dimes, etc)

18.   Navadanyham  (9 different grains)

19.   Paper napkins, disposable bowls, plastic spoons

Items made at home

20.   Any kind of homemade prasad (ex. Halva, lemon rice)

21.   Panchamratham ( milk, yogurt, honey, ghee, sugar, mixed)

Note:  For Pujas held outside of the temple, please add these items to the given list:  plates, napkins, deepum, 1 kalasam, Pancha patra Uddharini (tumbler and spoon), Ghanti (bell)