Antim Sanskar — Samagri List
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Puja samagri
Antim Sanskar
Funeral rites & last sacraments
The samagri for Antim Sanskar, the final sacrament of cremation and the prayers for the departed soul's onward journey (moksha) and the ancestors. The list deliberately leaves out celebratory items like sweets and festive fruits, which would not suit a solemn rite.
Step-by-step guide →22 items · 6 groups
Tilak & Sandalwood
2 items- Chandan (Sandalwood)चंदनSandalwood applied to the body and used in the rites; its cooling fragrance honours the departed.1
- Chandan Powderचंदन पाउडरPowdered sandalwood added to the fire and rites for its sacred fragrance.1 pack
Ritual Offerings
5 items- Rice (Akshat)अक्षत (चावल)Rice grains offered in the rites and in the pind-daan for the departed soul.Small quantity
- Paan LeavesपानBetel leaves used as the base for ritual offerings.9
- CoconutनारियलThe 'shriphal' offered in the rites, symbolising the offering of the self to God.1
- Coinsसिक्केCoins used in the rites as symbolic offerings for the soul's journey.6
- Punch Rattan (Five Gems)पंच रत्नFive small gems placed with the departed as an auspicious offering for the onward journey.Small pieces
Sacred Leaves & Grass
3 items- Flowersपुष्पOffered in reverence to the departed during the final rites.Any colour
- Tulsi LeavesतुलसीHoly basil placed with the departed; sacred to Lord Vishnu and believed to aid the soul's passage.A few
- Kusha (Grass)कुशाSacred kusha grass used in shraddha and antim sanskar rites for purity.As needed
Sacred Water
1 item- Ganga Jalगंगा जलHoly Ganga water for purification and for the departed, believed to aid liberation.1
Fire & Pyre Offerings
9 items- Havan Samagriहवन सामग्रीSacred herbs offered into the fire to sanctify the rites.1 pack
- Barley (Jwo)जौAn ancient yajna grain offered into the sacred fire.1 pack
- Black Sesame (Til)काले तिलSesame is central to ancestral (pitru) offerings, given for the peace of the departed soul.1 pack
- GheeघीOffered into the pyre and fire; the pure substance that sustains the sacred flame.1 small pack
- Mango Woodआम की लकड़ीSacred mango wood used in the cremation fire.9 sticks
- Barley Flour (Jwo ka Atta)जौ का आटाUsed to form the pind (rice/flour balls) offered to the departed soul and ancestors.As needed
- Aggarvatti (Incense)अगरबत्तीIncense offered to purify the atmosphere of the rites.1 pack
- CamphorकपूरLit in the aarti and rites; its complete burning symbolises the soul merging with the divine.1 pack
- Match BoxमाचिसTo kindle the sacred fire and pyre.1
Vessels
2 items- Clay Pot (Mitti ka Ghara)मिट्टी का घड़ाThe earthen pot of water carried and broken in the cremation rite, symbolising the release of the body's elements.1
- Clay Lamp (Mitti ka Diya)मिट्टी का दीयाAn earthen lamp lit to light the soul's path.1
A note on this list
Original HSNA form intentionally omits auspicious or celebratory items (mauli, fruits, supari, cloves, cardamom, sweets), consistent with funeral practice; this is not a transcription gap.