Swaminarayan Maha Poojan
Instructions
Fasting is preferred. The Poojan to be done while facing East, North-East, or North. No leather wallet, belt, or leather wristwatch should be worn. Quietness is preferred. Please keep all cell phones switched off or on vibration mode.
List of Items (Please contact if any of the items cannot be found)
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2 Bajoth (Decorative Wood Stool), 2 Copper Kalash, Red silk or Velvet clothes (2’ x 4’)
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3 Steel dish, 6 small steel bowls, 2 steel spoons, one bigger Steel Bowl to remove extra water
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15 Sopari (Betelnut), 12 Nagarvel (Paan) leaves, 1 Lb. Rice, ½ Lb. whole wheat
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Kumkum-Chandan, Nadachhadi (Moli or Kalawa), 2 Janoi
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Water, Panchamrut, Ghee-Gol, Sheero, 5 Fruits, Dry Fruit Prasad, 2 Coconuts
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Akhand Deep (Diya), 2 Deep, Aarti (5 Deep), Incense sticks, Karpur (Camphor), Match Box, Ghee (Clarified Butter) for Diya
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Ganesh-SwamiNarayan Idols
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Loose Flowers, Tulsi, Durwa grass
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Clothe Napkin, Paper Napkins, 3 Dollar bills, 8 Quarter coins
Sequence
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Beginning
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Panchayatan Poojan
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Ganesh Poojan
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Punyahvaachan (Kalash/Varun Poojan)
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Maruti Poojan
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Swaminarayan Maha Poojan
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Panch Varan Poojan
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Conclusion of Swaminarayan Poojan
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Thal (offering Prasad)
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Aarti and Conclusion
Dakshina charges to perform Swaminarayan Maha Poojan is $351.00
