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
| NAME | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Turmeric powder | 1/4 Lb |
| Kumkum | 1 Packet |
| Sandalwood Paste/Powder | 1 Packet |
| Incesense sticks | 1 Packet |
| Camphor | 1 Packet |
| 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 variety fruits |
| Betel leaves and nuts | 15 + 15 |
| Mango Leaves | 1 Bunch |
| Coconuts | 4 |
| Rice | 5 Lbs |
| Kalas vastram | 1 Towel or 2 Yards fabric |
| Coins ( quarters ) | 20 |
| Naivedyam | Devotees choice |
| Ghee | 1 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)