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Ganesh Chaturthi · samagri

Ganesh Chaturthi puja samagri list

26 things to set out for Ganesh Chaturthi. The first 6 are pictured here; the whole list, pictured, with what each is for and a list that ticks off, is in the Kalava app.

The murti
The murtiUnbaked clay if you can, unpainted or painted with water colours.
Chowki and cloth
Chowki and clothA wooden chowki and a red or yellow cloth.
Matoli frame and greens
Matoli frame and greensThe wooden frame and the season's wild fruit, creepers, corn and coconut to tie on it.
Palavelli frame
Palavelli frameThe square frame, turmeric thread, and fruit and vegetables to hang.
Kalash
KalashA small pot of water with a coconut and mango leaves.
Puja thali, lota and spoon
Puja thali, lota and spoonA brass thali, a small lota of water with a spoon for achaman, an empty plate, a bell, and a clean asan to sit on.

And 20 more

  • Roli, chandan, haldi, kumkum, akshat
  • Panchamrit, janeu and kalava
  • Durva
  • The twenty-one patri
  • Erukkan poo
  • Karuka mala
  • Red flowers
  • Diya, dhoop, camphor
  • Betel leaves, supari, fruit, dakshina
  • Modak
  • Patoleo and nevreo
  • Kadubu and panchakajjaya
  • Undrallu and kudumulu
  • Kozhukattai
  • Motichoor ladoo
  • Churma na modak
  • Chuda ghasa
  • Narkel naru
  • A tub for the visarjan
  • A slate and chalk

How the Ganesh Chaturthi puja is done