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).
Required Materials for Pooja
| Name | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Turmeric Powder | 1 Packet |
| Kumkum | 1 Packet |
| Sandal Wood Paste/Powder | 1 Packet |
| Agar Bathi(Incense Sticks) | 1 Packet |
| Camphor | 1 Packet |
| Betel Leaves/Nuts | 25 Betel Leaves/25 Betel Nuts |
| Garlands (Special) | 2 |
| Flowers | 2 Bunches of colorful roses, 2 packs of any of these (Jasmine/Arali/Lilly/Mullai/Marigolds/Lotus/button roses) |
| Fruits | 12 Bananas and 5 other Varieties |
| Mango Leaves | 1 Bunch |
| Coconuts | 10 |
| Garlands | 2 |
| Kalasa Vasthram | 1 Towel or 2 Yards Fabric |
| Honey | 1 Small Bottle |
| Milk | 1/4 Gallon |
| Ghee | 3 lb |
| Coins (Quarters) | 40 |
| Sugar | 1 Packet |
| Sugar Candy (Misri/Kalakanda) | 1 Packet |
| Dothi | 1 |
| Saree | 1 |
| Dry Fruits, Sweets | Sufficient Quantities |
Navadhanya ( 9 Grains ) 1/4 lb of each explained in each of the following languages
| English | Kannada | Telugu | Tamil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | Suji Godi | Godumulu | Goduma |
| Rice | Akki | Beeyamu | Arisi |
| Thoor Dal | Thogari Bele | Kandi Pappu | Thuvaram Paruppu |
| Moong Dal | Hesaru Bele | Peraru Pappu | Pasi Paruppu |
| Chana Dal | Kaddale | Senagalu | Kondai Kadala |
| Rajma | Aura Bele | Chikudu Pappu | Mochha Kottai |
| Sesame | Yeilu | Nuvullu | Yellu |
| Urud Dal | Uddin Bele | Nalla Minumulu | Pappu Ulutham |
| Horse Gram | Hurli | Ullavalu | Kollu |
Navagraha Vastrams : Red 2 Nos, White 2 Nos, Green 1 No, Yellow 1 No, Blue 1 No, Black 1 No and Printed 1 No.
Vishesha Daanam, Dasa Daanam, Pancha Daanam : Please Contact the priest regarding this
For Tamil Sampradayam
- Paruppu Thenga
Other Puja Materials from Home:
- Deepam (Lamp)/Oil for Deepam/Match Box/Cotton Wick for Deepam
- Kalasam
- Panchapathra Udharini
- Small Trays 2, Big Trays 2, Small Cups 5
- Blankets 2 (for guest seating purposes)
- Paper Towels
- Paper Plates , Aluminium Foil