Bhimaratha Shanthi

When the male couple enters their 70th year, Bhima Ratha Shanthi 70th Birthday Pooja has performed by the family members and they celebrate it by getting together and performing the Homams, Kalasa abhishekam followed by the exchange of garlands for the couple to get the blessings of the Lord. This ceremony improves the life longevity of the couple and gives them strength and good health. This gives the couple a boost in their spiritual progress, washing away their past sins and bad karmas. On this day all the relatives and friends of the couple gather at a function hall or at a temple or even at their home and witness the ceremony

Required Materials for the Pooja

NAMEQUANTITY
Turmeric Powder1 Packet
Kumkum1 Packet
Sandal Wood Paste/Powder1 Packet
Agar Bathi(Incense Sticks)1 Packet
Camphor1 Packet
Betel Leaves/Nuts25 Betel Leaves/25 Betel Nuts
Garlands (Special)2
Mango Leaves1 Bunch
Flowers2 Bunches of colorful roses,
2 packs of any of these (Jasmine/Arali/Lilly/Mullai/Marigolds/Lotus/button roses)
Fruits12 Bananas and 5 other Varieties
Coconuts10
Garlands2
Kalasa Vasthram1 Towel or 2 Yards Fabric
Honey1 Small Bottle
Milk1/4 Gallon
Ghee3 lb
Coins (Quarters)40
Sugar1 Packet
Sugar Candy (Misri/Kalakanda)1 Packet
Dothi1
Saree1
Dry Fruits, SweetsSufficient Quantities

Navadhanya ( 9 Grains ) 1/4 lb of each explained in each of the following languages

EnglishKannadaTeluguTamil
WheatSuji GodiGodumuluGoduma
RiceAkkiBeeyamuArisi
Thoor DalThogari BeleKandi PappuThuvaram Paruppu
Moong DalHesaru BelePeraru PappuPasi Paruppu
Chana DalKaddaleSenagaluKondai Kadala
RajmaAura BeleChikudu PappuMochha Kottai
SesameYeiluNuvulluYellu
Urud DalUddin BeleNalla MinumuluPappu Ulutham
Horse GramHurliUllavaluKollu

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