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Friday, April 15, 2016

South Indian Traditions 1 - Chaturthi

Presiding Devi - Lakshmi


Flower Offering - Jaadhi Malli


Fruit Offering - Guava


Neivedyam - Kadamba Saadham



Thithi: Chaturthi

Kolam: Step-shaped rangoli using 'atchadhai' (mixture of rice, turmeric and ghee)


Raagam: Bhairavi

e.g. 'Amba Kamakshi' in Bhairavi composed by Shyama Shastry


Shlokam:

Om. Padma Vaasinyai cha Vidmahe
Padma-lochanee cha Dheemahi
Thanno Lakshmi Prachodayaath

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