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Sama-Chakeva · samagri
Sama-Chakeva puja samagri list
8 things to set out for Sama-Chakeva. 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.
A bamboo dala, or a soopTo carry the figures out each night. One for each sister who plays.
Colours to paint the figuresBright colours — red, yellow, green, black — and white for the dots and lines.
Clay from a fieldClean clay, from a freshly harvested paddy field where there is one, for Sama, Chakeva, Chugla and the rest.
Jute fibreA few strands for Chugla's moustache and beard, and a few more to replace them as they burn.
A small earthen diya, oil and wicksFor the dala, lit each night of the nine.
A few broom-straws and matchesTo singe Chugla's moustache each night.
And 2 more
- Doob grass
- Chura of the new paddy, gur and dahi