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Requirements of Chandi Homam

copper pots for Kalasha or Kumbha (brass pot) 12 numbers, A brass pradhana kalasham big size, coconuts 50 nos. Dhovathi and uthareeyams 2 numbers, Red and Green colour sarees with Jaree borders 2 nos.,(silk saree 1 no.) Ingredients of the Prasadam to be prepared (this depends on what neivediya you are preparing) Betel leaves 100 numbers Betel nuts 200 numbers, Bananas 2 dozen daily, Usual fruits 5 verities each 11 numbers daily, Usual pooja items like oil lamps, incense, agarbathis etc. Lotus flower for Goddess Saraswathi and Goddess Lakshmi. Jasmine for Durga. Avoid wild flowers. Hawan sticks 20 kattas big size, Hawan cow ghee 5 kg., Good veriety ghee 2kg., Hawan powder 1 and half kilo, Blouse peaces 30 numbers, dry coconuts 12 numbers, Mango leaves and pancha pallavamulu, colour thread ball 2 numbers, white colour thread balls 2 nos., camphor 1 big packet, date fruits 51 numbers, almonds 300 grams, Khaju,kissmiss 300 grams, paper cups 12 numbers, paper p

Importance of Pitru Paksha

The performance of Shraddha by a son during Pitru Paksha is regarded as a compulsory by Hindus, to ensure that the soul of the ancestor goes to heaven. In this context, the scripture Garuda Purana says, "there is no salvation for a man without a son". The scriptures preach that a householder should propitiate ancestors ( Pitris ), along with the gods ( devas ), ghosts ( bhutas ) and guests. The scripture Markandeya Purana says that if the ancestors are content with the shraddhas, they will bestow health, wealth, knowledge and longevity, and ultimately heaven and salvation ( moksha ) upon the performer. The performance of Sarvapitri amavasya rites can also compensate a forgotten or neglected annual shraddha ceremony, which should ideally coincide with the death anniversary of the deceased. According to Sharma, the ceremony is central to the concept of lineages. Shraddha involves oblations to three preceding generations—by reciting their names—as well as to the m