Chowla Upanayanam

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.

Required Materials for the Pooja

NAMEQUANTITY
Turmeric powder1/4 Lb
Kumkum1 Packet
Sandalwood Paste /Powder1 Packet
Incense Sticks (Agarbathi)1 Packet
Camphor1 Packet
Betel Leaves and Nuts10 +10
Flowers2 Bunches of colorful roses,
2 packs of any of these (Jasmine/Arali/Lilly/Mullai/Marigolds/Lotus/button roses)
Mango Leaves1 Bunch
Garlands (Special)1
Fruits12 Bananas and Other Fruits
Coconuts4
Rice4 lbs
Kalasa Vastram1 Towel or 2 Yards fabric
Honey1 Small bottle
Ghee1 Lb
Coins (quarters)20
Sugar1 Packet
Sugar Candy (Kalakanda )1 Packet
New Dhoti2 ( 1 Pair )
Dry Coconut (Whole )1
New Utensil (Small or Medium Size)1
Jandhyam/Yagnopaveetham (Either Gold or Silver)3 Strands
Scissors1

For Telugu Sampradayam

  • Jilakara/Bellam

For Tamil Sampradayam

  • Paruppu Thenga

Other Puja Materials from Home:

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