Durga/Lakshmi/Saraswathi

Saraswati is the goddess of learning, arts, and cultural fulfillment, as well as the consort of Brahma, the creator. She is cosmic intelligence, cosmic consciousness, and cosmic knowledge.

Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, fertility, auspiciousness, light, and material and spiritual fulfillment, as well as the consort of Vishnu, the maintainer or preserver. However, Lakshmi does not signify mere material wealth, but also abstract prosperity, such as glory, magnificence, joy, exaltation, and greatness. Spiritual fulfillment translates to moksha.

Kali or Parvati is the goddess of power, war, beauty, love, as well as the consort of Shiva, the destroyer of evil or transformer.

Required Materials for the Pooja

NAMEQUANTITY
Turmeric powder1/4 Lb
Kumkum1 Packet
Sandalwood Paste/Powder1 Packet
Incesense sticks1 Packet
Camphor1 Packet
Flowers2 Bunches of colorful roses,
2 packs of any of these (Jasmine/Arali/Lilly/Mullai/Marigolds/Lotus/button roses)
Fruits12 Bananas and 5 variety fruits
Betel leaves and nuts15 + 15
Mango Leaves1 Bunch
Coconuts4
Rice5 Lbs
Kalas vastram1 Towel or 2 Yards fabric
Coins ( quarters )20
NaivedyamDevotees choice
Ghee1 Pound
Sugar candy ( Kalakanda )1 Packet
Rice ( Cooked )1 Cup

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 seating purposed)
  • Paper Napkins and Paper Plates (sufficient quantities)