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Krithigai · samagri

Krithigai puja samagri list

12 things to set out for Krithigai. 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.

Lord Murugan's picture
Lord Murugan's pictureA picture of Lord Murugan, or a small murti; a small Vel beside it, where the house keeps one.
Ghee and two diyas
Ghee and two diyasA diya for each side of Murugan's picture, and ghee to keep them lit morning and evening.
Rice flour
Rice flourFor the kolam before Murugan's picture.
Chandan, kumkum and akshat
Chandan, kumkum and akshatFor Murugan's picture and the Vel, and a few grains of akshat for the offerings.
Dhoop and camphor
Dhoop and camphorDhoop for the morning and the evening, and a few pieces of camphor for the aarti.
For the sarkarai pongal
For the sarkarai pongalRaw rice, jaggery and ghee, for the evening naivedya.

And 6 more

  • Red flowers
  • A garland
  • Fruit and milk
  • Panchamrit
  • A lota of water and a spoon
  • Food to give

How the Krithigai puja is done