Vivah Sanskar — Samagri List
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Puja samagri
Vivah Sanskar
Hindu wedding ceremony
The samagri for the Vivah Sanskar, the Hindu wedding, centred on the sacred fire (Agni Dev) as witness to the Saptapadi (seven steps) and the laja homa. The offerings sanctify the union of the couple.
Step-by-step guide →30 items · 9 groups
Tilak, Haldi & Colours
3 items- Roli (Kumkum)रोली / कुमकुमVermilion paste for the auspicious tilak on the couple, deities, and kalash.1 pack
- Haldi Powderहल्दी पाउडरTurmeric for the auspicious haldi rite and tilak; symbol of purity and blessing.1 small pack
- Whole Haldiसाबुत हल्दीWhole turmeric used in the rites and tied as an auspicious token.1 pack
Worship Offerings
7 items- Rice (Akshat)अक्षत (चावल)Unbroken 'imperishable' rice grains showered on the couple as a blessing of prosperity.Small quantity
- Paan LeavesपानBetel leaves of auspiciousness, used generously through the many stages of the wedding rites.21
- Supari (Betel Nut)सुपारीPlaced on the paan; symbolises steadfastness and the invoked deity.1 pack
- ClovesलौंगAromatic offering representing surrender of the senses.1 pack
- CardamomइलायचीFragrant offering symbolising purity and sweetness of speech.1 pack
- CoconutनारियलThe 'shriphal' placed on the kalash and used in the rites; symbol of fertility and the ego offered to God.5
- Coinsसिक्केSymbolic dakshina placed in worship; 21 for auspicious completeness.21 (any)
Flowers & Sacred Leaves
1 item- Flowersपुष्पOffered throughout and used in the garlands (jaimala) exchanged by the couple.Any colour
Sacred Liquids
4 items- GheeघीPoured into the sacred fire and used in the lamp; the pure substance that sustains the flame.1 small pack
- Ganga Jalगंगा जलHoly Ganga water used to purify the mandap, the couple, and the materials.1
- HoneyशहदUsed in the madhuparka welcome and offerings; symbol of sweetness in the union.1 small pack
- YogurtदहीUsed in the madhuparka and offerings; symbol of prosperity.1 small pack
Havan & Fire Offerings
5 items- Havan Samagriहवन सामग्रीThe blended herbs offered into the sacred fire, witness to the marriage.1 pack
- Barley (Jwo)जौAn ancient yajna grain offered into the wedding fire.1 pack
- Black Sesame (Til)काले तिलOffered into the sacred fire for purification.1 pack
- Mango Woodआम की लकड़ीSacred mango wood that forms the fuel of the wedding havan kund.5 sticks
- Kheel (Puffed Rice)खीलPuffed rice offered by the bride (with the brother's help) into the sacred fire during the laja homa, praying for the couple's prosperity.200 g
Fruits & Prasad
3 items- FruitsफलOffered as nature's gift and shared as prasad.5 types
- Sweet (Prasad)मिठाई / प्रसादNaivedya offered to the deities and distributed to all.As needed
- Dry FruitsमेवाOffered as naivedya and mixed into prasad; a symbol of abundance.5 types (any)
Sacred Thread
1 item- Mauli (Kalava)मौली / कलावाSacred thread tied on the couple and kalash for protection and to bind the sankalpa.1 pack
Vessels & Utensils
5 items- BowlsकटोरीFor holding the various offerings during the rites.11 (disposable or any)
- Thali / Platesथाली / प्लेटTo hold offerings and prasad.5 (disposable or any)
- Spoonsचम्मचFor handling the offerings.5 (any)
- Lote PotsलोटाSmall vessels for holy water used through the ceremony.5 (paper cups or any)
- Diya Lamp (Clay)मिट्टी का दीयाEarthen lamps lit to invoke the deities and witness the union.2
Utility
1 item- Aluminum FoilफॉइलPractical item for arranging offerings and prasad.1 pack
