Comprehensive Marriage Pooja Samagri List
For a traditional Hindu marriage ceremony, it’s essential to have all the required pooja samagri (ritual items) ready. Here’s a comprehensive list to ensure you have everything you need for a successful wedding ritual. This list is curated to suit most Hindu wedding ceremonies, but it’s always a good idea to check with your Pandit Ji for any additional specific items required for your customs.
General Pooja Samagri
- Kalash (Copper Pot): 1
- Coconut: 2
- Mango Leaves: 5
- Roli (Red Kumkum Powder): 1 packet
- Moli (Sacred Thread): 1 roll
- Rice (Akshat): 1 small bowl
- Haldi (Turmeric Powder): 1 packet
- Chandan (Sandalwood Paste): 1 packet
- Sindoor (Vermilion): 1 small container
- Havan Samagri: 1 packet
- Ghee (Clarified Butter): 500 grams
- Honey: 1 small jar
- Panchamrit: Made with milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar
- Ganga Jal (Holy Water): 1 bottle
- Camphor (Kapoor): 1 packet
- Incense Sticks (Agarbatti): 1 packet
- Dhoop: 1 packet
- Cloves (Laung): 20 pieces
- Cardamom (Elaichi): 20 pieces
- Betel Leaves (Paan Leaves): 20 pieces
- Betel Nuts (Supari): 10 pieces
- Dry Fruits (Almonds, Cashews, Raisins): 1 small bowl each
- Fruits (Bananas, Apples, Oranges): 5 pieces each
- Sweets (Mithai): 1 box
- Flowers (Marigold, Roses): 2 garlands and loose flowers
- Mata Ki Chunari (Red Cloth for Goddess): 1 piece
- New Red Cloth (for Kalash): 1 piece
- Coins (Silver or Gold): 5 pieces
Specific Items for Marriage Rituals
- Mangal Sutra: 1
- Sindoor Box: 1
- Toe Rings (Bichiya): 1 pair
- Mangalsutra Thread: 1
- Saptapadi Mat (Seven Steps Mat): 1
- Jaimala (Garlands for Bride and Groom): 2
- Darbha Grass (Kusha): 1 bunch
- Wedding Invitation Card: 1 (to be placed in pooja)
- Ganesh Idol or Picture: 1
- Brass or Silver Plates and Bowls: For holding pooja items
- Small Knife: 1 (for cutting fruits)
- Small Wooden Stool (Chowki): 1
- Deepak (Oil Lamps): 2
- Cotton Wicks: 1 packet
- Matchbox or Lighter: 1
- Small Bell (Ghanti): 1
- Holy Books (like Bhagavad Gita): As per tradition
Additional Items (As per Specific Rituals)
- Navgrah Samagri: Items specific to the Navgrah pooja if included
- Vivah Homa Kund: Small fire pit for the havan
- Mangal Fera Items: Specific items for the pheras (walk around the sacred fire)
- Milk: 1 liter
- Sugar: 250 grams
- Curd: 250 grams
- Dry Coconut: 1
- Jaggery (Gud): 1 small piece
Conclusion
Having all the necessary pooja samagri ensures that your wedding rituals are performed without any interruptions and with complete devotion. This comprehensive list covers most of the common items required for a Hindu marriage ceremony, but do consult with your Pandit Ji from Hindupriest.club to ensure you have everything specific to your traditions and customs. Proper preparation will help in conducting a smooth and auspicious wedding ceremony.
