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not light these until you are ready to begin the Puja. Prepare a
worship plate (stainless steel, silver or any other metal, 12"
to 24" diameter) by placing on it small
vessels (cup-like, preferably metallic) of kumkum, turmeric, one
packet of camphor, sandal paste, a dozen agarbatti sticks (incense
sticks), and a match box.
Prepare another plate, 12" or
24" diameter, metallic or wicker and put a variety of fruits
(bananas, apples, oranges, etc.) and a couple of varieties of leaves
and flowers. You will need an aarati plate. This can be a small
plate with a few vertical wicks soaking in oil or ghee or an aarati
receptacle with a few wicks soaking in oil or ghee. You will also
need a small cup of akshata.
Covered dishes of your favorite
prasaadam or sweets may be placed in front of the altar on the
cloth- covered ground. A metallic vessel large enough to contain a
couple of mugs of water should be filled with water and placed in
front of the altar.
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