Services List | Vedic Temple Of Virginia

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1/4 lb
Meenakshi Kumkum	1 pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 pkt
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Camphor	1 pkt
Betel Nuts	8
Betel Leaves	8
Flowers	4 Bunches
Fruits	12 Bananas & other fruits
Coins (Quarter)	15
Slate and Pencil	1 set
New dress for the Baby	1
Naivedyam	Devotees choice (veg), any sweet
Coconut	2
Rice	5 lb
Cotton Wicks	Puja Material from Home
Kalasam	Puja Material from Home
Big Trays	2 nos
Aluminium Foil	Puja Material from Home
Asirvada New Dresses	Puja Material from Home
Blankets	2 nos (For guests seating)
Oil	Puja Material from Home
Panchapatra and Uddharini	Puja Material from Home
Small Trays	2 nos
Small Cups	5 nos
Paper Napkins & Paper Plates	(Sufficient Quantities)
Deepams	Puja Material from Home
Match Box	Puja Material from Home

This is the ceremony for the first feeding of cooked rice. Imagine its being performed at the time of one’s Upanayana or marriage! The object of this karma is to pray to the gods with Vedic mantras to bless the child with good digestive powers, good thoughts and talent. Literally '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'. The ceremony ritualizes the start of a nursing child's additional solid nourishment from the age of six or seven months. This sanskara developed out of the physical need of the child for more nourishment. It also established a point in the child's development at which the mother should consider beginning to wean him. After a muhurta has been selected for the ceremony, friends and relatives are invited. Food is cooked to the chanting of appropriate Vedic mantras. The father feeds the child as the priest recites the Maha vyahritis. The child is then placed on kusha grass before the fire. Next, the father offers oblations to Agni praying that the child should be strong and well spoken. He also prays for a long, happy and contented life, for fame, and for a broad vision for the child. After this, according to the Markandeya Purana, the child is placed amongst tools and articles used in various crafts and occupations. It is believed that the article that he touches first decides his future occupation. When this has been done, the Brahmins invited for the occasion and relatives are fed food specially cooked for the occasion. The Brahmins are also given gifts. According to the Grihyasutras , Annaprashana should be performed when the child is between six and seven months old. For a weak child, it can be postponed further. However it should not be performed before the child is four months old because he will not be able to digest food before then. Nor should the ceremony be performed after he is a year old because delaying additional nourishment could retard the child's natural growth and development. Some people believe that it should be performed after the child's first teeth come out as this is a sure sign that he will be able to digest solid food. It is performed when the child is about six months old which is the weaning time. Susruta commends this weaning time as best for both the mother and the child. Offerings are made to the goddess of Speech and Vig-our. Then it is prayed that the child’s senses have their full gratification to live a happy and contented life.The father feeds a little of sweet-food anointed with gold, to the child, uttering that he feeds it with thirthas and herbs which may ensure a healthy life to the child and prevent ill-health. According to Sushruta, the food given to the child during Annaprashana should be easy to digest. He should be fed different foods with different flavors. Some suggest a mixture of honey, yogurt, and ghee. Others recommend meat. The meat of every animal and bird is believed to have a different quality, which is imparted to the child. For example, fish is believed to give swiftness. The Markandeya Purana recommends milk, rice, ghee and honey. The concept of Annaprashana existed among the Aryans before they came to India.

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1/4 lbs
Kumkum	1 pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 pkt
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Camphor	1 pkt
Betel Leaves	8
Betel Nuts	8
Flowers	2 Bunches
Fruits	5 types fruits each 5
Banana	12
Rice	4 lbs
Kalas Vastram	1 towel or blouse piece
Coins (Quarter)	40
Naivedyam	Milk Payasam or any sweet
Mango Leaves	Minimum 1 pkt
Coconuts (Regular)	3
New dress for the Baby
Deepams	Other Puja Materials from Home
Oil	Other Puja Materials from Home
Match Box	Other Puja Materials from Home
Cotton Wicks	Other Puja Materials from Home
Kalasam	Other Puja Materials from Home
Panchapatra and Uddharini	Other Puja Materials from Home
Small Trays	2 nos
Big Trays	2 nos
Small Cups	5
Asirvada New Dresses	Other Puja Materials from Home
Blankets	2 nos
Paper Napkins & Paper Plates	(Sufficient Quantity)
Aluminium Foil	Other Puja Materials from Home

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1/4 Lb
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 Pkt
Incense sticks	1 Pkt
Camphor	1 Pkt
Flowers	4 Bunches
Fruits	5 types fruits each 5
Banana	12
Betel Leaves	15
Betel Nuts	15
Dry Coconuts for homam	8
Coconuts (Regular)	4
Coins (Quarter)	40
Rice	5 lb
Ghee	1 pound
Naivedyam	Devotee Choice (veg) , any sweet
Kalas Vastram	1 towel or blouse piece
Sugar candy	1 pkt
Rice (Cooked)	1 cup
Deepams	Other Puja Materials from Home
Deepam Oil	Other Puja Materials from Home
Cotton Wicks	Other Puja Materials from Home
Match Box	Other Puja Materials from Home
Kalasam	Other Puja Materials from Home
Panchapatra and Uddharini	Other Puja Materials from Home
Small Trays	2
Big Trays	2
Small Cups	5
Blankets	2 (For Guests Seating)
Paper Napkins & Paper Plates	Sufficient Quantities
Hammer	For breaking coconuts
Showel	To dig around
Aluminium Foil	Other Puja Materials from Home
Gallon Water	Other Puja Materials from Home

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Kumkum	50 gm
Turmeric Powder	50 gm
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Camphor	50 gm
Kalasam	1
Dry fruits mixed	100 ml
Honey	50 ml
Rice	1/2 kg
Rice Flour	500 gm
Naivedyam	1 set
Sugar	100 gm
Thread Reel	1
Blouse Piece	1
Betel Nuts	100 gm
Match Box	1
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Clay Deepam	2
Ganga Jal	100 ml
Dry Coconut	1
Dothi	1

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1/4 Lb
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 Pkt
Incense Sticks	1 Pkt
Camphor	1 Pkt
Betel Leaves	Approx 30
Flowers	4 Bunches
Fruits	12 Bananas
Fruits	5 others
Dry Coconut	2
Coconut	4
Rice	5 Lb
Rice Flour	1/2 Lb
Kalas Vastram	1 Towel
Rice Poha (Beaten Rice)	1 Pkt
Ghee	1 Lb
Dates	1 Pkt
Coins (Quarter)	20
Sugar candy	1 Pkt
Bhagavati Devi Picture	1
Deepams	Other Puja Materials from Home
Oil	Other Puja Materials from Home
Match Box	Other Puja Materials from Home
Cotton Wicks	Other Puja Materials from Home
Kalasam	Other Puja Materials from Home
Panchapatra and Uddharini	Other Puja Materials from Home
Small Trays	2 nos
Big Trays	2 nos
Small Cups	5 nos
Asirvada New Dresses	Other Puja Materials from Home
Blankets	2 nos (For guest seating)
Panchapatra and Uddharini	Sufficient Quantities
Aluminium Foil	Other Puja Materials from Home

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1 pkt
Kumkum	1 pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 pkt
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Betel Nuts	1 pkt
Flowers	4 bunches
Banana	12
Fruits	5 types fruits each 5
Match Box	1
Dry Coconuts	8
Coconuts (Regular)	4
Mango Leaves	Minimum 1 pkt
Navadhanya (9 Grains)	2 lbs
Navagraha Vastrams	Red 2 Nos
Navagraha Vastrams	White 2 Nos
Navagraha Vastrams	Green 1 No
Navagraha Vastrams	Yellow 1 No
Navagraha Vastrams	Blue 1 No
Navagraha Vastrams	Black 1 No
Navagraha Vastrams	Printed No 1
Deepams	Other Puja Materials from Home
Oil	Other Puja Materials from Home
Match Box	Other Puja Materials from Home
Cotton Wicks	Other Puja Materials from Home
Kalasam	Other Puja Materials from Home
Panchapatra and Uddharini	Other Puja Materials from Home
Small Trays	2 Nos
Big Trays	2 Nos
Small Cups	5 Nos
Asirvada New Dresses	Other Puja Materials from Home
Blankets	2 Nos (For guest seating)
Paper Napkins & Paper Plates	Sufficient Quantities
Aluminium Foil	Other Puja Materials from Home

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1/4 lbs
Kumkum	1 pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 pkt
Camphor	1 pkt
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Betel Leaves	Approx 30
Betel Nuts	Approx 30
Fruits	5 types fruits each 5
Banana	12
Coconut	40
Rice	2 lbs
Kalas Vastram	1 towel or 1 yard fabric
Milk	1/2 gallon
Mango Leaves	1 pkt
Navaratnams	1 pkt
Coconuts (Regular)	2

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1/4 lbs
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 Pkt
Incense sticks	1 Pkt
Camphor	1 Pkt
Betel Leaves	Approx 30
Flowers	4 Bunches
Banana	12
Fruits	5 types fruits each 5
Dry Coconuts	8
Coconuts (Regular)	16
Rice	10 lbs
Rice Poha (Beaten Rice)	1 lbs
Vasthram	All colors (15)
Navaratnas for Poorna Ahuti”	1
Kalasam	16
Honey	1 small bottle
Ghee	1 lbs
Dry Fruits (mixed )	All varieties
Sugar candy	1 pkt
Flower Garlands	1
Ammavaru Saree	1
Coins (Quarter)	40
Naivedyam	Devotees choice (veg), any sweet
Durga + Lakshmi+ Saraswati Picture	1
Dress for Kanya Pujan	1

In the life of a Hindu boy of the three communities, namely Brahmins, Kshatriyas, and Vysyas, Upanayana marks the beginning of Brahmacharya Ashrama which is set apart for the study of Vedas; this stage is said to be the second birth for him. Mere wearing of a sacred thread initiated on the Upanayana day does not make him a real Brahmacharin. It is rather the study of Vedas, learning and chanting Vedic mantras including Gayathri and Sandhyavandhana which will qualify him to be a true Brahmacharin. In modern education, there is no place for Hindu Scriptures and very few study Vedas after Upanayana. The least that is expected to be done after this ceremony is to recite the Gayathri mantra and do Sandhyavandhana. The ceremony is not given much importance or practiced with religious fervor by these communities. No attempt is made by the parents or the religious preceptors to educate the youngsters on the importance of this ceremony and its spiritual values. The ceremonies are done in a routine manner and the wards take this sacred religious ritual with least seriousness. The net result is complete ignorance and degeneration of values. There possibly cannot be a better authority to enlighten us on Dharma Sastras and Vedas than the Maha Periyaval of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. The best explanation and thoughts on Upanayana. "The upanayana of a boy is performed when he is old enough to understand things and chant mantras. During this ceremony, he is asked to go begging for alms. When he starts learning at the age of five, he will have basic knowledge of Sanskrit by the time he is eight years old, the age fixed for the Upanayana Samskara. The world will stand to gain if eight year old children wear sacred thread, have sufficient knowledge of Sanskrit and chant the Gayatri mantra"."Upanayana means to take or lead the child near the Guru. Upanayana is initiation into the brahmacharyasrama and is the purvanga of student bachelor-hood. For students of krsna-yajurveda, there are four "vratas" between purvanga called Upanayana and uttaranga called samavartana. These are prajapatya, saumya, agneya and vaisvadeva. For Rig-veda, it is different; each Veda ha sits own Vratas. Everybody must learn his own veda and other subjects in addition. When we perform upakarma, we must start learning a new part of Vedas. Later at the time of utsarjana, it must be discontinued and the study of vedanga taken up. The vedas must be studied during the six months of Sraavana to Taisya. The next six months must be devoted to vedangas. "To master the mantras, the student must strictly observe the rules pertaining to brahmacharya and to the particular part of the vedas that is being studied. The importance of the upanayana ceremony lies in this: it makes a person fit to receive instruction in the vedas and spread their divine power through out the world. Parents must realize this fact and perform their son's upanayana at the right time." "The upanayana samskaras must not be postponed on any pretext whatsoever. Some wrong beliefs which have no sastric validity are: 1.The Upanayana of a son must not be performed if he has an elder sister yet to be married. 2.Three brahmacharins must not stay together in a family at the same time. These customs have originated as a matter of convenience or for some sentimental reasons. There is no valid excuse for failure to perform the upanayana at the right time." Timing Top "A brahmin child's upanayana must be performed when he is eight years old from conception, that is when he is seven years and two months old from birth. A kshatriya's is to be performed at the age of twelve. Krisna Paramatman who belonged to the clan of Yadavas was invested with the sacred thread at that age. The corresponding age for a Vaisya is sixteen. According to sastras, the lower limit for a brahmin youngsters is eight years and the upper limit sixteen which means a grace of eight years." "Uttarayana is the right period to perform upanayana-from the Tamil month of Thai to Ani when the sun journeys northwards. Spring, (Chittirai, Vaikasi) is particularly auspicious. The month of Masi (mid-Feb to mid March) is specially favored. Unlike marriages, Upanayana should never be permitted in Dakshinayana." "It is the duty of parents to make sure that, after they are invested with the sacred thread, their sons chant the a Gayathri every day without fail along with sandhyavandana. If Gayathri mantra is learnt in childhood itself it would be retained like a nail driven into a tender tree. Gayathri imparts a great measure of mental strength, luster and health. It will increase the Childs power of concentration, sharpen his intelligence, make him physically strong. Later in life, when he feels the urge of kama. Gayathri will prevent him from being dragged downwards and be a protective shield for his body and intelligence. Gayathri japa is essential to all rites performed according to the sastras. At least on Sundays, all those who wear sacred thread must do Gayathri japa a thousand times. Even in times of misfortune the Gayathri mantra must be muttered at least ten times at dawn, midday and dusk. These are hours of tranquility. Gayathri contains in itself the spirit and energy of all the Vedic mantras. Indeed it imparts power to other mantras. Gayathri is the hypnotic means of liberating ourselves from worldly existence as well as controlling desire and realizing the goal of our birth." The importance of the upanayana ceremony lies in this It makes a person fit to receive instruction in the vedas and spread their divine power through out the world. Parents must realize this fact and perform their son's upanayana at the right time. "A brahmin child's upanayanam must be performed when he is eight years old from conception, that is when he is seven years and two months old from birth. (Upanayana or Yagyopaveet Samskara or Janeu) - This is one of the most important rituals in a Hindu's life. Shikha or choti and sutra or janeu, are two of the most important symbols on a Hindu male, in particular. 'Shikha' is symbol of faith, and 'Yagyopaveet' is a symbol of the righteous path. This event signified the entry of the male into Brahmacharya or the state of sexual abstinence as well as the commencement of his life as a true student at the ashram of the guru. It signifies thus an entry into a state of disciplined existence.At birth, a human being is as good or as bad as an animal. It is only through the rites of initiation (samskara), that he truly becomes a human being.This ritual should be conducted when the child is old enough, mentally and emotionally to understand its significance. He should also be old enough physically to follow its practice. Significance of the sacred thread (Yagyopaveet) Yagyopaveet is symbolic of Gayatri. It has three threads entwined together which are symbolic of the three parts of the Gayatri mantra Yagyopaveet also signifies one bound in duty (vrat bandhan). After performing this rite a man is bound by certain rules. Yagyopaveet is considered to be the joint image of 'yagya', 'pitha' (father) and 'Gayatri ma' (mother). 'Yagyapita'and 'gayatrima' are symbolically worn above the shoulder and in the heart. The Yagyopaveet is ritualistically maintained It should be lifted and put behind ears when a person goes for his daily ablutions. If a thread of the Yagyopaveeta breaks the entire thread should be replaced. After a birth or death in the family, it should be changed. It is not taken off the body everyday It is to be cleaned while wearing it. For Gayathri devi, improving knowledge in the young age Gayathri Mantra the best in all the Mantras. (SuryaNarayanan) For learning veda this will be the foundation.

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1 cup
Kumkum	1 cup
Fruits	5 types fruits each 5
Betel Leaves	5
Betel Nuts	5
Coconut	2
Flowers	1 bunch
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 pkt
Cardamom (Elaichi)	10
Clove (Laung)	10
Saffron	1 bottle
Cashew	15
Prasad -Any sweet dish	Optional
Blouse Piece	2
Coins (Quarter)	$15
Camphor	1 pkt
Kalasam	1
Glass, New spoon, cup	1 each
Scissor	1
Aluminum Foil trays	Suff. Qty
Honey	1 bottle
Dry Fruits (mixed )	few
Hammer	1
Raisins	15

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1/4 lb
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 Pkt
Incense sticks	1 Pkt
Camphor	1 Pkt
Betel Leaves	15
Betel Nuts	15
Flowers	4 bunches
Banana	12
Fruits	5 types fruits each 5
Dry Coconuts	4
Coconuts (Regular)	4
Rice	5 lbs
Kalasam	1
Kalas Vastram	1 towel or blouse piece
Coins (Quarter)	40
Naivedyam	Devotees choice (veg), any sweet
Ghee	1 pound
Sugar candy	1 pkt
Rice (Cooked)	1 cup
Deepams	2
Cotton Wicks	4
Change	$21
Garlands (Special)	1
Lemon Rice, Chakkara Pongal, Curd Rice	1 vessel each
Plate, Cups, Napkins	Few
Dry Fruits (mixed )	Few
Ghee	150 gms
New Bed Sheet	1
Milk	1 cup
Sugar	1 cup
Yogurt	1 cup
Blouse Piece	2
Honey	1 cup
Elaichi, lavangam, saffron	Few
Rose water	1 small bottle
Holy Water (Gangajal)	150 ml
Havansamagri, drycoconuts, bricks	Sufficient Qty
Aluminum Foil trays	Sufficient Qty
Mango Leaves	1 pkt
Naivedyam	Devotees choice (veg), any sweet
Lord Ganesha Picture	1

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1/4 lb
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 Pkt
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Camphor	1 pkt
Incense sticks	1 Pkt
Flowers	4 bunches
Banana	12
Fruits	5 types fruits each 5
Betel Leaves	15
Betel Nuts	15
Dry Coconuts	2
Coconuts (Regular)	4
Rice	5 lbs
Kalasam	1
Sugar candy	1 Pkt
Kalas Vastram	1 towel or 2 yards fabric
Coins (Quarter)	40
Naivedyam	Devotees choice (veg), any sweet
Ghee	1 pound
Rice (Cooked)	1 cup
Deepams	2
Cotton Wicks	4
Seasame Oil	1 cup
Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswathi Murthy	1
Change	$21
Flower Garlands	1
Lemon Rice, Chakkara Pongal, Curd Rice	1 vessel each
Dry Fruits (mixed )	Few
Plate, Cups, Napkins	Few
Ghee	150 gms
Havansamagri, drycoconuts, bricks	Sufficient Qty
Aluminum Foil trays	Sufficient Qty
New Bed Sheet	1
Blouse Piece	2
Yogurt	1 cup
Sugar	1 cup
Milk	1 cup
Elaichi, lavangam, saffron	Few
Honey	1 cup
Pumpkins	1 white + 1 yellow
Navadhanya (9 Grains)	2 lbs
Rosewater, Gangajal

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Camphor	1 pkt
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Turmeric Powder	1 pkt
Kumkum	1 pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 pkt
Sacred White Thread (Janeu)	1
Ganga Jal	50 ml
Honey	1 bottle
Havan Samagri	1 pkt
Flower	some

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Betel Nuts	5
Betel Leaves	5
Elaichi, lavangam, saffron	5
Sacred White Thread (Janeu)	1
Yogurt	1 kg
Ghee	1/2 kg
Honey	1 bottle
Sugar	1 pkt
Camphor	1 pkt
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Match Box	1
Seasame Oil	1 bottle
Dry Coconut	2
Blacksesame Seeds	50 gms
Flower	2 bunches
Havan Samagri	1 pkt

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1/4 lb
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 Pkt
Incense sticks	1 Pkt
Camphor	1 Pkt
Betel Leaves	Approx 30
Betel Nuts	Approx 30
Flowers	4 Bunches
Flower Garlands	2
Banana	12
Fruits	5 types fruits each 5
Kalas Vastram	1 towel or blouse piece
Rice	4 lb
Milk	1/4 Gallon
Sugar candy	1 Pkt
Coconuts (Regular)	4
Dates	1 pkt
Dry fruits mixed	40
Dry Fruits (mixed )	few
Saree & Dothi	1
Mango Leaves	Minimum 1 pkt
Prasadam (Rava Kesari)

Homam (also called havan) is a religious ritual performed by Hindus to invoke the blessings of specific Gods and Godesses. It begins with the Karta (devotee) invoking Agni (God of fire) and inviting him to carry the dravya (offerings into the fire) to the concerned deity. The Gods, pleased with the offerings grant the wishes of the devotees in the form of benefits likelongevity,success in business, good health, prosperity, progeny etc., several different homams appropriate to obtain the desired benefits. Select the homam you prefer, and will arrange for it to be conducted according to prescribed formats on the date you specify. Homam (also called havan) is a religious ritual performed by Hindus to invoke the blessings of specific Gods and Godesses. It begins with the Karta (devotee) invoking Agni (God of fire) and inviting him to carry the dravya (offerings into the fire) to the concerned deity. The Gods, pleased with the offerings grant the wishes of the devotees in the form of benefits likelongevity, success in business, good health, prosperity, progeny etc., Homams are poojas performed for a particular deity by invoking Agni, the God of fire, Please select any option from the list, to see details of each Homam 'Maha Mruthyunjaya Homam Dedicated to Lord Shiva to avoid untimely death. The Mrityunjaya Homa is performed to achieve Jaya or Victory over Mritya or death. The object of worship of this homa is Lord Shiva. One of the synonyms of Lord Shiva is Mrityu Mrityu which means death of the death or the destroyer of death. During this homa one chants 21 mantras. The prominent offerings in this homa are durva grass and an herb called amrita. The former is famous for purifying blood and the latter is a medicine for incurable diseases like arbuda or cancer. Since these are used as offerings in this homa, there is no doubt that it bestows longevity on the performer. The Mrityunyaja homa is said to remove the fear of death. The hymns are devoted to Mrityu, the God of death, praying for long life. These hymns are used in the purnahuti or the final offering in the famous Soma sacrifice. This homa also alleviates Mrityu dosha or untimely death.

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1 cup
Kumkum	1 cup
Fruits	4 types fruits each 4
Betel Leaves	20
Flowers	1 bunch
Betel Nuts	1 pkt
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 pkt
Rice	2 lbs
Deepams	2
Seasame Oil	1 cup
Cotton Wicks	4
Sivalingam	1
Change	$21
Camphor	1 pkt
Flower Garlands	1
Yogurt	1 cup
Milk	1 cup
Sugar	1 cup
Honey	1 cup
Blouse Piece	2
Elaichi, lavangam, saffron	few
Kalasam	1
Dry Fruits (mixed )	few
Ghee	150 gms
Aluminum Foil trays	sufficient qty
Rosewater, Gangajal	1 small bottle
New Bed Sheet	1
Plate, Cups, Napkins	few
Coconuts and Dry Coconuts	3 each
Saree & Dothi	1 each
Mango Leaves	Minimum 1 pkt
Lord Shiva Picture	1
Dry Coconuts	5

This is a simple ceremony in which the child is given a name. The ceremony of naming a child. Nama literally means 'name' and karana means 'to make, to effect'. As the primary means of identification and social interaction, the naming of a child developed into a religious ritual believed to be the root of the child's destiny. This ceremony takes place after the 10-day 'impure' postnatal period (See Jatakarma). Then the house is cleaned and purified, and the child and mother ceremonially bathed. Friends and relatives are invited to see the child and participate in the celebration. The puja involves, other than the child and priest, the father, mother, and sometimes the paternal grandmother. First the mother covers the child in a new cloth. She wets the child's head with water, symbolically bathing him, and then gives the child either to the father or the paternal grandmother. Next, the priest invokes the blessings of Agni, the planetary bodies, and other gods. The Grihyasutras do not specify a Namakarana procedure for the actual naming of the child. The Paddhatis (Sampradayas), however, say that the father should lean towards the child's right ear. Holding a betel leaf near the ear, he should whisper four names to the child. Then Brahmins, specially invited for the occasion, bless the child. Finally, gifts are given to the relatives and Brahmins present. The word nama meaning 'name' is common in early Sanskrit literature and occurs in the Rig Veda Although initially no Vedic mantras were recited during the naming ritual, it developed into a Samskaras because of its social importance. Many of the early texts prescribe more than one name for an individual. The Smritis, on the basis of astrological works further developed the system of naming. According to the Rig-Veda (see Vedas), a child of either sex should be given four names: At Gaya there are as many as 45 sacred Vedic where shraadhs are performed. In ancient times, Gaya was a holy place for offering obseuies for merits of parents and was divided into two distinct areas, dharamanya and dharmaprastha. In dharamanya were contained the Aswatha tree near Phalgu. Buddha Gaya was the place where pinda is offered by the Hindus from all over India, as par of the Shraadh rites. There is also the Sita Kunda where lord Rama, accompanied by Lakshmana and Sita, is believed to have performed the shraadh of his father, Dasrath. The Nakshatra name: This is given according to the constellation, or Nakshatra, (see Panchangam ) the child is born under. Each constellation has a name, and several letters of the Sanskrit alphabet are also assigned to it. The Nakshatra name could therefore be the name of the constellation itself, or begin with any of the letters assigned to that constellation. The Baudhayana Dharmasutra connects the constellation with the child's future. This is a secret name, which some give during Jatakarman. The name of the deity of the month: Each month of the Hindu calendar is associated with a particular deity, which usually has several names. The child's second name is one of the names of the deity of the month in which it is born. The name of the family deity: Every Namakarana family has one deity who has been worshipped for generations. The name of this deity is given to protect the child from evil. Little wonder then, that even devouts of other religions pay their respects to their ancestors by remembering them on the birth and death anniversaries and by raising memorials and offering flowers at the graves. Christians, Muslims and Boudhs all observe the ritual. The example of the world famous Taj Mahal at Agra can also be assumed to be something akin to a shraadh. The popular name: This is the name that the child is known by. It depends on the culture and education of the family, and should be auspicious. The former is known to the Grihya-sutras, which speak of a popular name in addition. The practice of naming children after favorite deities began in the Puranic times. The rise of the Bhakti cult made this practice so popular, that by naming children after gods, we are deemed to gain several opportunities for uttering Gods name whenever we call the child. The story of Ajamila is pointed out for the effectiveness of this method. Shortening of the names of children deprives us of this opportunity. According to the Grihya sutras , there are five requisites to naming a child: 1)the name should be easy to pronounce and sound pleasant. 2)it should contain a specified number of syllables and vowels; 3)it should indicate the sex of the child; 4)it should signify fame, wealth, or power; and 5)it should be suggestive of the caste of the family. For example a Brahmin child should have an auspicious name, a Kshatriya child should have a name that suggests power, a Vaishya child should have a name that suggests wealth, and a Shudra child should have a name that indicates his service. Some people give their children name that sound ugly or have unpleasant A priest making a child's horoscope during the naming ceremony. Namakarana meanings in the belief that this will frighten away diseases, and evil spirits and influences. Nowadays, this ceremony usually takes place on the twelfth day after birth. It is not a formal ceremony, but more of an opportunity to invite family and friends to celebrate the baby's arrival. There is usually a havan, and then the child's name is announced to the gathering. Usually only a Nakshatra name and a popular name are given. The priest makes an astrological calculation according to the time and date on which the child is born. On this basis, he prescribes a letter of the alphabet with which the child's Nakshatra name should begin. If the family is agreeable, this name doubles as the popular name as well. Usually, however, the nakshatra name is not used, and the child is given another name by which he is commonly known According to Aswalayana, the names of boys should have an even number of syllables. A two-syllabled name will bring material fame and four-syllabled, religious fame. The girls name should have an odd number of syllables and end in I or aa. It should be easy to pronounce, pleasing to the ear and auspicious. It should not contain awkward suggestions. There are practices like choosing the name after the Nakshatras of birth and also after the ancestors. This ceremony is performed, normally, on the tenth or twelfth day after birth. If there are inconveniences it is taken to the end of the first year. The appropriate day for this function is the 10th, 12th or 16th day of the childs birth. Failing to perform it on any of these days, an auspicious day, say the Vedas should be chosen for the purpose after the 16th day of the childs birth. After preliminaries the parent gives the offering to gods, touches the breath of the child symbolizing the awakening of its consciousness and says in its ear: Your name is.. thrice. The Brahmins and elders are asked to follow, calling the child by that name and blessing it. A personality is sought to be given. It follows that Namakarana should not be postponed to the day of marriage or Upanayan.

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1/4 lb
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 Pkt
Incense sticks	1 Pkt
Camphor	1 Pkt
Betel Leaves	10
Betel Nuts	10
Flowers	2 Bunches
Banana	12
Fruits	5 types fruits each 5
Coconuts (Regular)	3
Rice	4 lbs
Kalas Vastram	1 Towel or blouse piece
Honey	1 Bottle
Coins (Quarter)	40
Mango Leaves	Minimum 1 pkt

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1/4 lb
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 Pkt
Incense sticks	1 Pkt
Camphor	1 Pkt
Flowers	4 Bunches
Banana	12
Fruits	5 types fruits each 5
Betel Leaves	15
Betel Nuts	15
Dry Coconuts	2
Coconuts (Regular)	4
Rice	5 lbs
Kalas Vastram	1 towel or blouse piece
Coins (Quarter)	40
Ghee	1 Pound
Sugar candy	1 Pkt
Rice (Cooked)	1 cup
Naivedyam	Devotees choice (veg), any sweet
Mango Leaves	1 pkt

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1/4 lb
Kumkum	1 pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 pkt
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Camphor	1 pkt
Betel Leaves	Approx 30
Betel Nuts	Approx 30
Flowers	4 Bunches
Flower Garlands	2
Banana	12
Fruits	5 types fruits each 5
Coconuts (Regular)	5
Rice	2 lb
Kalas Vastram	1 towel or blouse piece
Sugar candy	1 pkt
Coins (Quarter)	40
Dry Fruits (mixed )	Few
Mango Leaves	1 pkt
Engagement Rings	2
Prasadam (Rava Kesari)

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Tulsi Leaves	50 Gms
Kumkum	25 Gm
Sandalwoodpaste / Powder	1 Pkt
Camphor	1 Pkt
Agarabathi /Incense sticks	1 Pkt
Flowers	2 Bunches
Fruits	Some
Coconuts	2
Rice	4 lbs
Betel Leaves	20
Betel Nuts	30
Rice (Cooked)	1 Cup
Cotton Wicks	4
Match Box	1
Kalasam	1
Coins (Quarter)	40
Dry Coconut	2
Navadhanyam Mix	1 Pkt
Almonds	100 Gms
Dry fruits mixed	100 Gms
Blouse Piece	1
Havan Samagri	1 Pkt

This is a simple ceremony in which the child is given a name. The ceremony of naming a child. Nama literally means 'name' and karana means 'to make, to effect'. As the primary means of identification and social interaction, the naming of a child developed into a religious ritual believed to be the root of the child's destiny. This ceremony takes place after the 10-day 'impure' postnatal period (See Jatakarma). Then the house is cleaned and purified, and the child and mother ceremonially bathed. Friends and relatives are invited to see the child and participate in the celebration. The puja involves, other than the child and priest, the father, mother, and sometimes the paternal grandmother. First the mother covers the child in a new cloth. She wets the child's head with water, symbolically bathing him, and then gives the child either to the father or the paternal grandmother. Next, the priest invokes the blessings of Agni, the planetary bodies, and other gods. The Grihyasutras do not specify a Namakarana procedure for the actual naming of the child. The Paddhatis (Sampradayas), however, say that the father should lean towards the child's right ear. Holding a betel leaf near the ear, he should whisper four names to the child. Then Brahmins, specially invited for the occasion, bless the child. Finally, gifts are given to the relatives and Brahmins present. The word nama meaning 'name' is common in early Sanskrit literature and occurs in the Rig Veda Although initially no Vedic mantras were recited during the naming ritual, it developed into a Samskaras because of its social importance. Many of the early texts prescribe more than one name for an individual. The Smritis, on the basis of astrological works further developed the system of naming. According to the Rig-Veda (see Vedas), a child of either sex should be given four names: At Gaya there are as many as 45 sacred Vedic where shraadhs are performed. In ancient times, Gaya was a holy place for offering obseuies for merits of parents and was divided into two distinct areas, dharamanya and dharmaprastha. In dharamanya were contained the Aswatha tree near Phalgu. Buddha Gaya was the place where pinda is offered by the Hindus from all over India, as par of the Shraadh rites. There is also the Sita Kunda where lord Rama, accompanied by Lakshmana and Sita, is believed to have performed the shraadh of his father, Dasrath. The Nakshatra name: This is given according to the constellation, or Nakshatra, (see Panchangam ) the child is born under. Each constellation has a name, and several letters of the Sanskrit alphabet are also assigned to it. The Nakshatra name could therefore be the name of the constellation itself, or begin with any of the letters assigned to that constellation. The Baudhayana Dharmasutra connects the constellation with the child's future. This is a secret name, which some give during Jatakarman. The name of the deity of the month: Each month of the Hindu calendar is associated with a particular deity, which usually has several names. The child's second name is one of the names of the deity of the month in which it is born. The name of the family deity: Every Namakarana family has one deity who has been worshipped for generations. The name of this deity is given to protect the child from evil. Little wonder then, that even devouts of other religions pay their respects to their ancestors by remembering them on the birth and death anniversaries and by raising memorials and offering flowers at the graves. Christians, Muslims and Boudhs all observe the ritual. The example of the world famous Taj Mahal at Agra can also be assumed to be something akin to a shraadh. The popular name: This is the name that the child is known by. It depends on the culture and education of the family, and should be auspicious. The former is known to the Grihya-sutras, which speak of a popular name in addition. The practice of naming children after favorite deities began in the Puranic times. The rise of the Bhakti cult made this practice so popular, that by naming children after gods, we are deemed to gain several opportunities for uttering Gods name whenever we call the child. The story of Ajamila is pointed out for the effectiveness of this method. Shortening of the names of children deprives us of this opportunity. According to the Grihya sutras , there are five requisites to naming a child: 1)the name should be easy to pronounce and sound pleasant. 2)it should contain a specified number of syllables and vowels; 3)it should indicate the sex of the child; 4)it should signify fame, wealth, or power; and 5)it should be suggestive of the caste of the family. For example a Brahmin child should have an auspicious name, a Kshatriya child should have a name that suggests power, a Vaishya child should have a name that suggests wealth, and a Shudra child should have a name that indicates his service. Some people give their children name that sound ugly or have unpleasant A priest making a child's horoscope during the naming ceremony. Namakarana meanings in the belief that this will frighten away diseases, and evil spirits and influences. Nowadays, this ceremony usually takes place on the twelfth day after birth. It is not a formal ceremony, but more of an opportunity to invite family and friends to celebrate the baby's arrival. There is usually a havan, and then the child's name is announced to the gathering. Usually only a Nakshatra name and a popular name are given. The priest makes an astrological calculation according to the time and date on which the child is born. On this basis, he prescribes a letter of the alphabet with which the child's Nakshatra name should begin. If the family is agreeable, this name doubles as the popular name as well. Usually, however, the nakshatra name is not used, and the child is given another name by which he is commonly known According to Aswalayana, the names of boys should have an even number of syllables. A two-syllabled name will bring material fame and four-syllabled, religious fame. The girls name should have an odd number of syllables and end in I or aa. It should be easy to pronounce, pleasing to the ear and auspicious. It should not contain awkward suggestions. There are practices like choosing the name after the Nakshatras of birth and also after the ancestors. This ceremony is performed, normally, on the tenth or twelfth day after birth. If there are inconveniences it is taken to the end of the first year. The appropriate day for this function is the 10th, 12th or 16th day of the childs birth. Failing to perform it on any of these days, an auspicious day, say the Vedas should be chosen for the purpose after the 16th day of the childs birth. After preliminaries the parent gives the offering to gods, touches the breath of the child symbolizing the awakening of its consciousness and says in its ear: Your name is.. thrice. The Brahmins and elders are asked to follow, calling the child by that name and blessing it. A personality is sought to be given. It follows that Namakarana should not be postponed to the day of marriage or Upanayan.

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1/4 lb
Kumkum	1 pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 pkt
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Camphor	1 pkt
Betel Leaves	10
Betel Nuts	10
Flowers	2 Bunches
Banana	12
Fruits	5 types fruits each 5
Rice	4 lbs
Kalas Vastram	1 towel or blouse piece
Coins (Quarter)	40
Honey	1 bottle
Mango Leaves	Minimum 1 pkt

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Mango Leaves	Minimum 1 pkt
Kalas Vastram	1 towel or blouse piece
Coins (Quarter)	21
Naivedyam	Any sweet
Turmeric Powder	1 pkt
Kumkum	1 pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 pkt
Camphor	1 pkt
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Betel Leaves	25
Betel Nuts	25
Flowers	4 Bunches
Garlands (Special)	2
Coconuts (Regular)	10
Banana	12
Fruits	5 types fruits each 5
Kalas Vastram	1 towel or 2 yards fabric
Honey	1 small bottle
Milk	1/2 gallon
Yogurt	2 cup
Paneer	1 bottle
Ghee	3 lbs
Viboothi	1 pkt
Coins (Quarter)	21
Sugar	1 pkt
Sugar candy	1 pkt
Dothi	1
Saree	1
Naivedyam	Any Sweet

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	100 Gms
Kumkum	50 Gms
Betel Nuts	50 Gms
Camphor	50 Gms
Sandalwoodpaste / Powder	50 Gms
Honey	50 Gms
Sugar	50 Gms
Ganga Jal	100 ml
Navadhanyam Mix	100 Gms
Towel	White 1
Blouse Piece	1
Asthagandham	1

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1 pkt
Kumkum	1 pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 pkt
Camphor	1 pkt
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Betel Leaves	25
Betel Nuts	25
Garlands (Special)	2
Flowers	4 bunches
Banana	12
Fruits	5 types fruits each 5
Coconuts and Dry Coconuts
Kalas Vastram	1 towel or blouse piece
Honey	1 small bottle
Milk	1/4 gallon
Ghee	3 lb
Coins (Quarter)	51
Sugar	1 pkt
Dothi	1
Saree	1
Dry Fruits (mixed )	Sufficient Qty
Mango Leaves	Minimum 1 pkt
Naivedyam	2 lbs

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1 pkt
Kumkum	1 pkt
Cotton Wicks	1 pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 pkt
Betel Leaves	50
Betel Nuts	50
Camphor	1 pkt
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Coins (Quarter)	40
Kalas Vastram	1 towel or blouse piece
White Towel	1
Rose water	1 bottle
Rice	2 lb
Flower Garlands	2
Mango Leaves	Minimum 1 pkt

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1/4 lb
Kumkum	1 Pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 Pkt
Incense sticks	1 Pkt
Camphor	1 Pkt
Betel Leaves	15
Betel Nuts	15
Flowers	4 Bunches
Banana	12
Fruits	5 types fruits each 5
Coconuts and Dry Coconuts	4 each
Rice	5 lbs
Kalas Vastram	1 towel or blouse piece
Sugar candy	1 Pkt
Coins (Quarter)	40
Flower Garlands	2
Dry Coconuts	4
Mango Leaves	Minimum 1 pkt
Naivedyam	Devotees choice (veg), any sweet
Panni Muttu	Porcupine Quills
New Dress for Muhurtham (Saree + Dhoti)

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1 pkt
Kumkum	1 pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 pkt
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Camphor	1 pkt
Betel Leaves	25
Betel Nuts	25
Garlands (Special)	2
Flowers	4 bunches
Fruits	5 types fruits each 5
Coconuts and Dry Coconuts	10 each
Flower Garlands	2
Honey	1 bottle
Kalas Vastram	1 towel or blouse piece
Milk	1/4 gal
Ghee	3 lb
Coins (Quarter)	51
Sugar	1 pkt
Sugar candy	1 pkt
Dothi	1
Mango Leaves	Minimum 1 pkt
Kalasam	60

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1/2 cup
Kumkum	1/2 cup
Sandalwood Powder	1/4 cup
Betel Leaves	10
Betel Nuts	20
Flower	2 bunches
Fruits	5 each
Rice	2 lb
Coconut	2
Blouse Piece	1
Ghee	2 lbs

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1 pkt
Kumkum	1 pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 pkt
Camphor	1 pkt
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Match Box	1
Yogurt	1 pkt
Milk	1/2 gal
Honey	1 Bottle
Flower	Some

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1 pkt
Kumkum	1 pkt
Cotton Wicks	1 pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 pkt
Betel Leaves	50
Betel Nuts	50
Camphor	1 pkt
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Coins (Quarter)	50
Blouse Piece	1
White Towel	1
Rose water	1 bottle
Flower Garlands	2

✿ Puja Items ✿	✿ Quantity ✿
Turmeric Powder	1/4 lb
Kumkum	1 pkt
Sandalwood Powder	1 pkt
Incense sticks	1 pkt
Camphor	1 pkt
Betel Leaves	10
Betel Nuts	10
Flowers	5 bunches
Banana	12
Fruits	5 types fruits each 5
Coconuts (Regular)	4
Kalas Vastram	1 Towel or blouse piece
Honey	1 small bottle
Ghee	1 lb
Coins (Quarter)	40
Sugar	1 pkt
Sugar candy	1 pkt
Dry Coconuts	5
New Utensil (Small or Medium Size – Panchapatra, Udharini – if possible, in silver)	1
Jandhyam/Yagnopaveetham (Either Gold or Silver)	3 strands
Scissor	1
Rice	4 lbs
Garlands (Special)	1
Mango Leaves	Minimum 1 pkt
Yellow Dhoti	1
Other Pooja Material

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LIST OF PRIVATE PUJA SERVICES

Abhishekam at Home

Abhishekam/Samuhika Abhishekam

Akshara Abhyasam

Annaprasanam

Ayushya (Mrityunjaya) Homam

Ayyappa Puja

Bhagavati Seva

Bhima Radha Shanti (70th birthday)

Bhoomi Pooja

Chandi Homam

Chaula Karma

Ganapathi Homam

Griha Pravesam (House Warming)

Homam/Samuhika Homam

Kala Sarpa Dosha

KalyanaUtsavam (Wedding Ceremony for the Lord)

Maha Mrutyunjaya Homam

Naamakarnam

Nakshatra Homam

Nischithartham (Engagement Ceremony)

Pancha Sukta Homam

Punyaahavachanam

Rudra Abhishekam

Rudra Homam

Sadabhishekam (80th birthday)

Satyanarayana Vratham

Seemantham

Shastiabdapoorti (60th birthday)

Temple Sponsored Homam

Temple Sponsored Homam & Abhishekam

Temple Sponsored Satyanarayana Puja

Upakarma

Upananyanam

Vadamala Offering (Devotee Prepared)

Vadamala Offering (Temple Prepared)

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