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Engagement Ceremony
| Nishchitartham
( Engagement Ceremony) |
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At Temple |
Priest |
Away from temple |
Priest |
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Charges: |
$101.00 |
$20.00 |
$151.00 |
$30.00 |
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Reservation with the Temple manager is required.
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Kalasam will be supplied by the temple.
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The following materials are to be supplied by the devotee.
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Materials |
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Turmeric powder |
¼ lb. |
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Kumkum |
1 pkt. |
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Sandalwood paste/powder |
1 pkt. |
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Camphor |
1 pkt. |
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Incense Sticks |
1 pkt. |
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Flowers |
plenty |
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Fruits |
12 Bananas & 4 other types of fruits |
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Coconuts |
6 |
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Rice |
2 lbs. |
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Betel leaves & nuts |
6 leaves plus 6 nuts |
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Coins |
20 |
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Towel or Fabric for Kalasam |
1 towel or 2 yds Fabric |
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Sugar candy or any sweets |
¼ lb. |
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Flower garlands |
2 |
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Oil Lamp, cotton wick and oil |
1 |
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New dhoti and sari will be needed for the would-be bride and groom according to family tradition. |
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Carpet or mat for sitting arrangements. These are the basic requirements for an engagement ceremony.
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