Kanakaabhishekam

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

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
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
Mango Leaves1 Bunch
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