Nischithartham (Engagement Ceremony)
Required Materials:
| # | Name | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turmeric powder | 1/4 Lb |
| 2 | Kumkum | 1 Packet |
| 3 | Sandalwoodpaste/Powder | 1 Packet |
| 4 | Agarabathi /Incense sticks | 1 Packet |
| 5 | Camphor | 1 Packet |
| 6 | Betel Leaves and Nuts | Approx. 30 |
| 7 | Flowers | 2 bunches |
| 8 | Fruits | With bananas 5 Varieties |
| 9 | Coconuts | 5 |
| 10 | Flower Garlands | 2 |
| 11 | coins ( quarters ) | 20 |
| 12 | Rice | 2 lb |
| 13 | Kalasa Vasthram | 1 Towel or 1 Yard Fabric |
| 14 | Sugar Candy | 1 Packet |
| 15 | Prasadam | Rava Kesari |
| 16 | Dry Fruits | Few |
Other Puja Materials from Home:
- Deepam ( Lamp ), Oil, Match Box, Cotton Wicks
- Kalasam, Panchapatra and Uddharini.
- Small Cups 5 nos.
- Blankets 2 Nos. (For guest Seating)
- Asirvada New Dresses (Optional)
- Paper Towels, Paper Plates (Sufficient Quantities)
- Aluminium Foil
- Hammer (for breaking coconuts)
- Trays 4 ( For Flowers and Fruits)
- Aluminum foil