| Upanayanam or Sacred Thread Ceremony Material List | |
|
Seemantham in the 8th month of pregnancy |
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| List of Things needed | Quantity |
| Turmeric powder | 1/4 lb |
| Kumkum | 1 pkt |
| Sandlewood powder | 1 pkt |
| Camphor | 1 pkt |
| Agarbathi | 1 pkt |
| Flowers | 1 Bunch |
| Betel Leaves | 4 and 2 nuts |
| Rice | 4lbs |
| Flower garland | 1 |
| Ghee | 1 lb |
| Dhothi for boy | 1 |
| Dhothi to give away | 1 |
| Coconuts | 6 |
| Fruits | 1 Dozen |
| 1 Fabric piece (Any color except black) | 2 yards |
| $10 in 25 Cents | |
| Firelog or Havan Material | |
| Priest Dakshina - Give generously | |
| $251 towards Iowa Hindu Temple (tax deductible) | |