Utensils Required for Hands-on Puja

• An image or statue of the form of the Lord in whose honor the puja is being performed (e.g., Dakshinamurti, Sarasvati, Hanuman, Ganesha, Lakshmi).
• If an image or statue is not available, one can be obtained from the internet, printed and framed on a stable stand.
• A plate on which to keep the image. Should have enough space for flowers which are offered to the Lord during the puja.
• A pancapatram and uddrani (cup and spoon).
• A bowl in which to pour water.
• A bowl to hold flowers.

The image should preferably be self-standing. If it is a picture, preferably water-proof (laminated).

The utensils should preferably be of copper. To give you an idea of sizes, in the picture , the plate is 9″ in diameter, the bowls are 4″ and the cup is 3″. The height of the cup is 3″. Your sizes may vary.

OPTIONAL ITEMS

Small cup for vermillion (kumkum). Small cup for sandal paste (chandan). Bell.

( shown in left pic )