Akshara abhyaasam or Vidyaarambham or Akshara arambham is a traditional religious function in which the child is given initiation of education so that the child is ready to receive formal education.

This ritual very common in Hindu families of Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Akshara means letters/alphabets and Abhyasam means practice . Together they mean the study of practical letters

1. Deepam ( Lamp ), Oil, Match Box, Cotton Wicks
2. Kalasam, Panchapatra and Uddharini, Small Trays 2 nos.
3. Big Trays 2 nos., Small Cups 5 nos.
4. Asirvada New Dresses, Blankets 2 Nos. (For guest Seating)
5. Paper Napkins and Paper Plates (sufficient quantities)

The Annaprashana is also known as Annaprashana vidhi, Annaprasan or Anna-prasanam or Anna Prashashan, is an Indian culture that marks an infant s first intake of food other than milk.

The term annaprashan literally means food feeding or eating of food.

It is usually carried out when the child is six to eight months old — odd months for girls and even months for boys — when the teeth have begun to appear, though the child may be weaned at a later time.

It is an occasion for celebration, and extended family, friends, and neighbors are invited to attend.

1. Deepam ( Lamp ), Oil, MatchBox, Cotton Wicks
2. Kalasam, Panchapatra, and Uddahrini, Small trays 2 nos.
3. Big trays 2 nos., Small Cups 5 nos.
4. Aashirvada New Dresses, Blankets 2 nos.
5. Paper Napkins and Paper Plates (sufficient quantity)

Ayusha is nothing but means age in Sanskrit. Ayusha Homam is performed for a healthy long life and for the removal of hindrances from life.

This is performed usually on the naming ceremony of a newly born baby, wishing for his/her wellness and having a happy life forever.

1. Deepam ( Lamp ), Oil, Match box, Cotton Wicks
2. Kalasam, Panchapatra and Uddhrini, Small trays 2 nos.
3. Big Trays 2 nos., Small Cups 5 nos.
4. Asirvada New Dresses, Blankets 2 Nos. (for seating purposed)
5. Paper Napkins and Paper Plates (sufficient quantities)

1. Deepam (Lamp)/Oil for Deepam/Match Box/Cotton Wick for Deepam
2. Kalasam
3. Panchapathra Udharini
4. Small Trays 2, Big Trays 2, Small Cups 5
5. Asirvada New Dresses
6. Blankets 2
7. Paper Towels
8. Paper Plates

When the male couple enters their 70^th year, Bhima Ratha Shanthi 70th Birthday Pooja has performed by the family members and they celebrate it by getting together and performing the Homams, Kalasa abhishekam followed by the exchange of garlands for the couple to get the blessings of the Lord. This ceremony improves the life longevity of the couple and gives them strength and good health. This gives the couple a boost in their spiritual progress, washing away their past sins and bad karmas. On this day all the relatives and friends of the couple gather at a function hall or at a temple or even at their home and witness the ceremony

Navagraha Vastrams

1. Red 2 Nos
2. White 2 Nos
3. Green 1 No
4. Yellow 1 No
5. Blue 1 No
6. Black 1 No
7. Printed 1 No

Vishesha Daanam, Dasa Daanam, Pancha Daanam : Please Contact the priest regarding this

For Tamil Sampradayam

1. Paruppu Thenga

1. Deepam (Lamp)/Oil for Deepam/Match Box/Cotton Wick for Deepam
2. Kalasam
3. Panchapathra Udharini
4. Small Trays 2, Big Trays 2, Small Cups 5
5. Blankets 2 (for guest seating purposes)
6. Paper Towels
7. Paper Plates , Aluminium Foil

Chandi Homa is one of the most popular Homas in the Hindu religion. It is performed across India during various festivals, especially during the Navaratri. Chandi Homa is performed by reciting verses from the Durga Sapthasathi and offering oblations into the sacrificial fire. It could also be accompanied by the Navakshari Mantra. Kumari Puja, Suvasini Puja also form a part of the ritual. Chandi, the fiercest form of the Goddess, who is the main deity of the famous Devi Mahatmya, is a great poem of seven hundred verses (also called Durga Saptasati or Chandi) which celebrates the destruction of demons. As Chandi or the destroyer of opposition, she can be invoked for removing obstacles to allow us to attain any of the four goals of life.

1. Deepam (Lamp)/Oil for Deepam/Match Box/Cotton Wick for Deepam
2. Kalasam
3. Panchapathra Udharini
4. Small Trays 2, Big Trays 2, Small Cups 5
5. Asirvada New Dresses
6. Blankets 2
7. Paper Towels
8. Paper Plates

Upanayana literally means the act of leading to or enlightenment or near the eye. It is an important and widely discussed samskara in ancient Sanskrit texts.^[2] The rite of passage symbolizes the leading or drawing towards the self of a child, in a school, by a teacher. It is a ceremony in which a guru (teacher) accepts and draws a child towards knowledge and initiates the second birth that is of the young mind and spirit.

For Telugu Sampradayam

1. Jilakara/Bellam

For Tamil Sampradayam

1. Paruppu Thenga

1. Deepam ( Lamp ), Oil, Match Box, Cotton Wicks
2. Kalasam, Panchapatra and Uddhrini
3. Small Trays 2 nos., Big Trays 2 nos., Small Cups 5 nos.
4. Asirvada New Dresses, Blankets 2 Nos. (For Guest Seating )
5. Paper Napkins and Paper Plates (sufficient quantities)

Saraswati is the goddess of learning, arts, and cultural fulfillment, as well as the consort of Brahma, the creator. She is cosmic intelligence, cosmic consciousness, and cosmic knowledge.

Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, fertility, auspiciousness, light, and material and spiritual fulfillment, as well as the consort of Vishnu, the maintainer or preserver. However, Lakshmi does not signify mere material wealth, but also abstract prosperity, such as glory, magnificence, joy, exaltation, and greatness. Spiritual fulfillment translates to moksha.

Kali or Parvati is the goddess of power, war, beauty, love, as well as the consort of Shiva, the destroyer of evil or transformer.

1. Deepam ( Lamp ), Oil, Match box, Cotton Wicks
2. Kalasam, Panchapatra and Uddhrini, Small trays 2 nos.
3. Big Trays 2 nos., Small Cups 5 nos.
4. Asirvada New Dresses, Blankets 2 Nos. (for seating purposed)
5. Paper Napkins and Paper Plates (sufficient quantities)

1. Deepam (Lamp)/Oil for Deepam/Match Box/Cotton Wick for Deepam
2. Kalasam
3. Panchapathra Udharini
4. Small Trays 2, Big Trays 2, Small Cups 5
5. Asirvada New Dresses
6. Blankets 2
7. Paper Towels
8. Paper Plates

1. Sit on a clean place facing East
2. Do aachamanam
3. Wear the pavitram on the right hand ring finger,
4. Place 2 darbhais under folded feet as asanam,
5. Wear 2 darbhais folded around ring finger.
6. Ganapathi Dhyanam
   1. shuklaambaradharam vishnum sashi varnam chathur bhujam
   2. prasanna vadhanam dhyaayeth sarva vigna upashaanthaye ||
7. Do Praanaayaamam – om bhoo: + boor-bhuva-ssuvarom om om om ||
   1. mamopaattha samastha dhuritha kshayadwaara sree parameswara preethyarthham / sriman naaraayana preethyartham |
   2. shubhe shobhane muhoorthe adhya brahmana:, dwitheeya paraarddhe swetha varaaha kalppe vyvaswatha manvanthare asthaa vimshathi thame kaliyuge, prathame paadhe krauncha dweeepe ramanaka varshe i-ndhra khande meroho paschime paarshwe sakaabdhe asmin varthamaane vyaavahaarike prabhavaadhi shasti samvatsaraanaam madhye |
8. 1. Visvaavasu naama samvathsare, dakshinaayane, Greeshma ruthow, Kataka maase, Shukla pakshe, Pournamyam (before 10:54am) /Krishna Paksha Prathamayam (after 10:54am), subha thithow
   1. Sthira vaasara yukthaayaam,
   2. Shravishtaa Nakshathra
   3. subha nakshatra, subha yoga, subha karana, evam guna viseshana visishtaayaam, asyaam prathamaayaam, subha thithow
   4. mithhyaatheetha pryaschittaartham, samvatsara praayaschittaarthham, doshavath apataneeya praayaschittaarthham, sandhyaa vandanaadi akaranena janita dosha nivruthyarthham, ashtotthara sahasra sankhyayaa(1008) (or sambhaavita sankhyayaa, as many as possible) gaayathree mahaa manthracjapam karishye ||
9. Take out the 2 darbhais from the fingers and throw it in the northern direction
10. Then start to do from pranavasya, aayaathwithi + savithaa devathaa |
11. Then do 1008 gaayathree japam
12. After completing the japam, do praanaayaamam (3 times) followed by gayathree upasthhaanam
13. Then remove and untie the pavitram, and place it also in the northern direction.
14. Then do the Aachamanam, say Sarvam brahmaarpanam asthu and pour little water in front of you
15. SHUBHAM !

Graha Pravesh is a Hindu ceremony performed on the occasion of an individual s first time entering their new home. The Puja or act of worship, is performed in various stages during the construction and entry of the home. Once the home is ready, the individual has to find an auspicious time to conduct the puja, in consultation with an astrologer or Hindu priest.

Navagraha Vastrams (each 60cm)

1. Red 2 Nos
2. White 2 Nos
3. Green 1 No
4. Yellow 1 No
5. Blue 1 No
6. Black 1 No
7. Printed 1 No

1. Swami Photos ( Inti Divam )
2. Deepam ( Lamp ) ,Oil , Match box , Cotton Wicks
3. Kalasam,Panchapatra and Uddhrini,Small trays 2 nos.,
4. Big trays 2 nos.,small cups 5 nos.,
5. Asirvada new dresses,Blankets 2 Nos.,
6. Paper napkins and Paper Plates sufficient.
7. Aluminium Foil and approximately 6 Aluminium trays
8. One Knife to cut lemons etc.

1. Deepam ( Lamp ), Oil, Match box, Cotton Wicks
2. Kalasam, Panchapatra and Uddhrini, Small trays 2 nos.
3. Big Trays 2 nos., Small Cups 5 nos.
4. Asirvada New Dresses, Blankets 2 Nos. (for seating purposed)
5. Paper Napkins and Paper Plates (sufficient quantities)

Navagraha Vastrams (each 60cm)

1. Red 2 Nos
2. White 2 Nos
3. Green 1 No
4. Yellow 1 No
5. Blue 1 No
6. Black 1 No
7. Printed 1 No

1. Swami Photos ( Inti Divam )
2. Deepam ( Lamp ) ,Oil , Match box , Cotton Wicks
3. Kalasam,Panchapatra and Uddhrini,Small trays 2 nos.,
4. Big trays 2 nos.,small cups 5 nos.,
5. Asirvada new dresses,Blankets 2 Nos.,
6. Paper napkins and Paper Plates sufficient.
7. Aluminium Foil and approximately 6 Aluminium trays
8. One Knife to cut lemons etc.

Sri Maha Lakshmi Pooja is performed to remove all the obstacles and negative energies and gives victory or success, acquire wealth and prosperity and bring harmony in family and success in life. Lakshmi pooja will help one attain High Financial Status in life and empower one with high Self-esteem. Performing this Pooja helps in getting rid of all the obstacles and problems that the person might encounter in their life. Performing this Pooja helps us to get rid of negative influences, karmic issues, and any doshas in our horoscope.

1. Deepam ( Lamp ), Oil, Match box, Cotton Wicks
2. Kalasam, Panchapatra and Uddhrini, Small trays 2 nos.
3. Big Trays 2 nos., Small Cups 5 nos.
4. Asirvada New Dresses, Blankets 2 Nos. (for seating purposed)
5. Paper Napkins and Paper Plates (sufficient quantities)

Puṇyāha (पुण्याह) is a cleansing ritual observed by Hindus. The term Punyaha means an auspicious day or sacred day . Punyaha is practiced before any ritual. Punyaha ritual is also performed after days of pollution due to birth or death. Namakarana (Sanskrit: नामकरण, Nāmakaraṇa) (literally, naming) is the naming ceremony in Hinduism and a Sanskara (rite of passage) to name a baby.

1. Deepam ( Lamp ), Oil, Match box, Cotton wicks
2. Kalasam, Panchapatra and Uddharini, Small Trays 2 nos., Big Trays 2 nos.
3. Small Cups 5 nos, Asirvada New dresses, Blankets 2 nos. (for guest seating)
4. Paper Napkins and Paper Plates (sufficient numbers)

Kanakabhishekam, As per Hindu traditions if there are 4th generation of sons in the family. The great-grandson of the 4th generation will perform this event for the 1st generation of great grandfather & mother. Kanakabhishekam is a great honor enjoyed by a few people. s per the Hindu tradition it is mentioned that becoming great grandparents allows one to the golden spectrum of heaven. If it is a fatherly great-grandson, then a ceremony is to be performed it is called Kanakabhishekam or showering with gold(Suvarna seedhi).

Navagraha Vastrams

1. Red 2 Nos
2. White 2 Nos
3. Green 1 No
4. Yellow 1 No
5. Blue 1 No
6. Black 1 No
7. Printed 1 No

Vishesha Daanam, Dasa Daanam, Pancha Daanam : Please Contact the priest regarding this

For Tamil Sampradayam

1. Paruppu Thenga

1. Deepam (Lamp)/Oil for Deepam/Match Box/Cotton Wick for Deepam
2. Kalasam
3. Panchapathra Udharini
4. Small Trays 2, Big Trays 2, Small Cups 5
5. Blankets 2 (for guest seating purposes)
6. Paper Towels
7. Paper Plates , Aluminium Foil

Rudrabhishekam is dedicated to Lord Shiva and he is worshipped in the form of Rudra or fire. The history behind the pooja is that Lord Rama performed the pooja at Rameshwaram before he crosses the sea to reach Lanka to relieve Sita from Ravanan. He performed the abhishekam to wash out his sins and to bring prosperity and happiness to his family. The best time to perform the pooja is the pradosham day of every month as it is one of the favorite days of Lord Shiva. Alternatively, Mondays could also be considered auspicious for the puja. The pooja is accompanied by Chamakam and namakam recitals and could be performed at any Shiva temple.

1. Deepam (Lamp)/Oil for Deepam/Match Box/Cotton Wick for Deepam
2. Kalasam
3. Panchapathra Udharini
4. Small Trays 2, Big Trays 2, Small Cups 5
5. Blankets 2 (for guest seating purposes)
6. Paper Towels
7. Paper Plates , Aluminium Foil
8. 2 stainless steel bowls/vessels for abhishekam water – ideally 3 gallons each.

Sathabhishekam is the set of poojas and rituals performed for the couple when the 81st year starts or when the 80th year gets completed. Generally, the couple’s children or in-laws, or relatives organize this 80th birthday pooja. This pooja is considered one of the most significant poojas in our Hindu Traditions. Sathabhishekam helps to find an immense increase in a couple’s spirituality and assists them in receiving the blessings of the Lord, which pave the way to attain moksha in their life. This ceremony removes all kinds of sins or bad Karma that will not affect them or their children and the next generations.

Navagraha Vastrams

1. Red 2 Nos
2. White 2 Nos
3. Green 1 No
4. Yellow 1 No
5. Blue 1 No
6. Black 1 No
7. Printed 1 No

Vishesha Daanam, Dasa Daanam, Pancha Daanam : Please Contact the priest regarding this

For Tamil Sampradayam

1. Paruppu Thenga

1. Deepam (Lamp)/Oil for Deepam/Match Box/Cotton Wick for Deepam
2. Kalasam
3. Panchapathra Udharini
4. Small Trays 2, Big Trays 2, Small Cups 5
5. Blankets 2 (for guest seating purposes)
6. Paper Towels
7. Paper Plates , Aluminium Foil

Seemantham function is performed on Pregnant Women for a healthy delivery of the child without any obstacles. The Vedic Mantras chanted during Seemantham gives positive energy to the baby inside the womb and the mother. Performing this ceremony helps in uplifting the brain of the baby in the womb. By listening to the mantras chanted, women get purified and in turn, helps the baby to have a sharp and intellectual mind Blessings of all the elders and the lords help in the smooth delivery of the baby.

1. Deepam ( lamp ) ,Oil , Match box , Cotton wick , Kalasam
2. Panchapathra and Uddharini ,Small trays 2 nos.
3. Big Trays 2 nos.,Small Cups 5 nos.
4. Asirwada New dresses , Blankets 2 nos.
5. Paper Napkins , Paper Plates ( Suffecient quantity )

Sashtiapthapoorthi is the marriage ceremony performed for the couple where the husband has completed 60 years of age and the 61st year has just started. Generally, the couple’s children or in-laws, or relatives organize this 60th birthday pooja. This ceremony removes all kinds of sins or bad karmas of the couple so that the Lord blesses them with a long and happy life together. This pooja is the best pariharam (remedy) for any old age illness or weakness and blesses the couple with great strength physically and mentally. This pooja also blesses the Mistress with a great Mangalya bhakya and strengthening the Thaali’s Power.

Navagraha Vastrams

1. Red 2 Nos
2. White 2 Nos
3. Green 1 No
4. Yellow 1 No
5. Blue 1 No
6. Black 1 No
7. Printed 1 No

Vishesha Daanam, Dasa Daanam, Pancha Daanam : Please Contact the priest regarding this

For Tamil Sampradayam

1. Paruppu Thenga

1. Deepam (Lamp)/Oil for Deepam/Match Box/Cotton Wick for Deepam
2. Kalasam
3. Panchapathra Udharini
4. Small Trays 2, Big Trays 2, Small Cups 5
5. Blankets 2 (for guest seating purposes)
6. Paper Towels
7. Paper Plates , Aluminium Foil

Sri Maha Lakshmi Pooja is performed to remove all the obstacles and negative energies and gives victory or success, acquire wealth and prosperity and bring harmony in family and success in life. Lakshmi pooja will help one attain High Financial Status in life and empower one with high Self-esteem. Performing this Pooja helps in getting rid of all the obstacles and problems that the person might encounter in their life. Performing this Pooja helps us to get rid of negative influences, karmic issues, and any doshas in our horoscope.

1. Deepam ( Lamp ), Oil, Match box, Cotton Wicks
2. Kalasam, Panchapatra and Uddhrini, Small trays 2 nos.
3. Big Trays 2 nos., Small Cups 5 nos.
4. Asirvada New Dresses, Blankets 2 Nos. (for seating purposed)
5. Paper Napkins and Paper Plates (sufficient quantities)

Satyanarayana Pooja is performed to Lord Satyanarayana Swamy to receive his blessings. A Person who performs this Pooja with full devotion will be blessed with wealth, Fortune, and an abundance of valuable things in life. Performing Satyanarayana Swamy pooja blesses the devotee with good fortune, wealth, and much abundance of valuable things in life. Fills one life with positivity helps them to achieve their goals towards life. This pooja blesses one with peace and prosperity in one’s life and gives a boost to their career.

1. Satya Narayana Swami Picture
2. Deepam (Lamp)/Oil for Deepam/Match Box/Cotton Wick for Deepam
3. Kalasam
4. Panchapathra Udharini
5. Small Trays 2, Big Trays 2, Small Cups 5
6. Asirvada New Dresses
7. Blankets 2 (For Guest Seating purposes)
8. Paper Towels, Paper Plates (Sufficient Quantities)

Sudarsana Homam is performed for the Lord Sudarshana who is in the form of Chakra. Performing Sudarsana Homam protects us from the effects of black magic, evil eye and helps prevents untimely incidents. It improves the energy level in the environment and eliminates undesirable elements. It is a very powerful Homam that protects people from direct and indirect enemies and saves us from all forms of evil. Helps to cure all type of health problems like physical or mental troubles/illnesses. Protects one from black magic and dark evil spells to cast. If a person is affected by evil Drishti, evil spirits, or negative energy, this homam is the ultimate solution to get rid of it. Overall this Homam protects from all problems and enables people to be blessed with a happy life and auspiciousness in life, thus assisting one to attain moksha.

Other Puja Materials from Home:

1. Deepam ( Lamp ), Oil, Match box, Cotton Wicks
2. Kalasam, Panchapatra and Uddhrini, Small trays 2 nos.
3. Big Trays 2 nos., Small Cups 5 nos.
4. Asirvada New Dresses, Blankets 2 Nos. (for seating purposed)
5. Paper Napkins and Paper Plates (sufficient quantities)

Vaasthu Shanti Pooja is performed for Vaasthu Purush, lord of directions, five elements of nature to remove negative influences or Vaasthu doshas of the home or office to have a good and happy life. Protects the home and the occupants from any disastrous natural calamities. Vaasthu Purush removes the ill-effects of Vastu Doshas of a home, plot, or building. Performing this pooja sanctifies all corners of the house and increases the good fortune and happy life of the occupants.

1. Deepam ( Lamp ), Oil, Match box, Cotton Wicks
2. Kalasam, Panchapatra and Uddhrini, Small trays 2 nos.
3. Big Trays 2 nos., Small Cups 5 nos.
4. Asirvada New Dresses, Blankets 2 Nos. (for seating purposed)
5. Paper Napkins and Paper Plates (sufficient quantities)

Vijayaratha Shanthi is the ceremony performed for the couple where the husband has completed 77 years 7 months 7 days. Generally, the couple’s children or in-laws, or relatives organize this 60th birthday pooja. This ceremony removes all kinds of sins or bad karmas of the couple so that the Lord blesses them with a long and happy life together. This pooja is the best pariharam (remedy) for any old age illness or weakness and blesses the couple with great strength physically and mentally. This pooja also blesses the Mistress with a great Mangalya bhakya and strengthening the Thaali’s Power.

Navagraha Vastrams

1. Red 2 Nos
2. White 2 Nos
3. Green 1 No
4. Yellow 1 No
5. Blue 1 No
6. Black 1 No
7. Printed 1 No

Vishesha Daanam, Dasa Daanam, Pancha Daanam : Please Contact the priest regarding this

For Tamil Sampradayam

1. Paruppu Thenga

1. Deepam (Lamp)/Oil for Deepam/Match Box/Cotton Wick for Deepam
2. Kalasam
3. Panchapathra Udharini
4. Small Trays 2, Big Trays 2, Small Cups 5
5. Blankets 2 (for guest seating purposes)
6. Paper Towels
7. Paper Plates , Aluminium Foil

A marriage or Wedding ceremony is one of the most important events in one’s life. It signifies the transitional state from Brahmacharayashram to Grihasthashramam. Performing Kalyana pooja acts as an invitation to the many Gods and Goddesses by performing various rituals to come and bless the couple. Marriage Pooja or Vivaham is a commitment between a man and a woman, and this commitment includes love, pleasure tolerance, and relaxation. Marriage has always been an integral part of the life of people all over the world. It goes without saying that marriage unites people and makes them very close to each other. Marriage embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family. Informing a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were.

For Telugu Sampradayam

1. Jilakara/Bellam
2. Thalambralu/Biyyam (Washed and Dried Rice)
3. Walking Stick
4. Umbrella
5. Sandals
6. Towel
7. Hand Fan, Book, Mirror, Kaatuka, Comb

For Tamil Sampradayam

1. Paruppu Thenga

1. Deepam (Lamp)/Oil for Deepam/Match Box/Cotton Wick for Deepam
2. Kalasam
3. Panchapathra Udharini
4. Small Trays 2, Big Trays 2, Small Cups 5
5. Asirvada New Dresses
6. Blankets 2
7. Paper Towels
8. Paper Plates , Aluminium Foil