Mahalaya OR Varshik Shraaddh
Basic list of Items
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Barley, Black Sesame seeds, Rice (All 1/2 lb.)
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White or yellow loose flowers, few Tulsi leaves, Darbh (Kush, Dry & long grass)
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Water, milk, ghee, betelnut, 3 small Pind, 2 betelnut (Sopari)
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Kalash , Bajoth (Chauki) , long white cloth to cover Bajoth, Aasan (seating cloth), Paper & cloth napkins
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Camphor, Incense sticks, matchbox, Cotton wicks (Diwa)
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Steel dishes, bowls, spoons, Large Bowl (14" or bigger)
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Krishna or Vishnu Idol
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Bhakhri (or Puri) mixed with Kheer to offer to Birds (Crow etc.)
Pind
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Pind can be made from rice flour or wheat flour. While making flour, please mix some milk, ghee, honey, sugar, sandalwood (chandan), turmeric powder, black sesame seeds, flower petals etc.
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After rituals are done, all pind, grains, sacred thread, water from rituals should be offered and merged to a water body (Ocean or rivers) or should be buried on SW corner of your home.
Dakshina (Donation) for this rituals will be $451.00
The Dakshina for these rituals goes to a charity for poor students for their educational needs.