Chowla Upanayanam
Upanayana literally means “the act of leading to or enlightenment or near the eye”. It is an important and widely discussed samskara in ancient Sanskrit texts.[2] The rite of passage symbolizes the leading or drawing towards the self of a child, in a school, by a teacher. It is a ceremony in which a guru (teacher) accepts and draws a child towards knowledge and initiates the second birth that is of the young mind and spirit.
Materials required for puja
| NAME | QUANTITY |
|---|
| Turmeric powder | 1/4 Lb |
| Kumkum | 1 Packet |
| Sandalwoodpaste / Powder | 1 Packet |
| Agarabathi /Incesense sticks | 1 Packet |
| Camphor | 1 Packet |
| Betel Leaves and Nuts | 10 + 10 |
| Garlands (Special) | 2 |
| Flowers | 2 bunches |
| Garlands (Special) | 1 |
| Fruits | 12 Bananas and 5 other Fruits |
| Coconuts | 5 |
| Rice | 4 Lbs |
| Kalasa Vasthram | 1 Towel or 2 Yards Fabric |
| Honey | 1 small bottle |
| Milk | 1/4 Gallon |
| Ghee | 1 lb |
| coins ( quarters ) | 20 |
| Sugar | 1 Packet |
| Sugar Candy (Misri/Kalakanda) | 1 Packet |
| New Dhoti | 2 ( 1 Pair ) |
| Dry Coconut (Whole) | 1 |
| New Utensil (Small or Medium Size) | 1 |
| andhyam/Yagnopaveetham (Either Gold or Silver) | 3 Strands |
| Jilakara/Bellam (Telugu) | 1 |
| Paruppu Thenga (Tamil) | 1 |
| Scissors | 1 |
Other Puja Materials
- Deepam ( Lamp ), Oil, Match Box, Cotton Wicks
- Kalasam, Panchapatra and Uddharini, Small Trays 2 nos.
- Big Trays 2 nos., Small Cups 5 nos.
- Asirvada New Dresses, Blankets 2 Nos. (For guest Seating)
- Paper Napkins and Paper Plates (sufficient quantities)
