Srimatntham (Baby Shower)

From the Grocery Store

1.       Flowers (Any type)

2.       2 flower garlands

3.       Fruit (5 different kinds, 2 each)

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

5.       Mango leaves (2 packet, 10 leaves)

6.       Betel leaves (3 packet, 15 leaves)

7.       Betel nuts (1 packet)

8.       Kum kum

9.       Turmeric powder

10.   Turmeric nuts (1 packet)

11.   Champhor

12.   Coconut (2)

13.   Incense Sticks (Agarbati)

14.   Chandan, Sandalwood Powder

15.   Rice (4 lbs)

16.   Blouse piece (1)

17.   Ghee (1 bottle)

18.   Matches

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

20.   Paper napkins, disposable bowls, plastic spoons

21.   Navadanyam (9 different grains)

22.   Deepum and Cotton wick (with oil)

23.   Pancha patra Uddharini (tumbler and spoon)

24.   Cloves and cardamom (powder)

25.   Darbham

26.   Saree (1)

27.   Dhothi (1)

28.   Milke (Half gallon)

29.   Thread bundle for kankanam

Items made at home

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

31.   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)