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+ Sacred Irumudi - THE HEAD BAG
lrumudi is the only travelling kit which a pilgrim carries on his
head during the pilgrimage. Only those who observe fasting for 41
days are allowed to carry it. Without the Irumudi one is not allowed
to step onto the holy 18 steps at the Sannidhanam.
This
bag is in two compartments - the Munmudi (the front part) and the
Pinmudi (the back part) & the opening at centre.
The
front portion is reserved for keeping all the puja articles and
offerings to the deity.
The
rear part is meant to hold the pilgrims' personal requirements for
the journey.
Front
portion contains
Mudra
bags, consisting of 2 - 3 in numbers - one for the GheeCoconut and
the other two for the remaining offerings(Vazhipadu)
at the Sannidhanam are as under:
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Coconut
filled with ghee for Abhishekam (bathing the idol of the Lord)+
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Coconut
(vidalai thengai) 2 to 4 nos. * |
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Beetel
leaves, Beetel Nut, coins for offering |
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Jaggery
(achuvellam), Cashew, Raisins, Dry ginger, Poha (thin &
thick variety), Cardamoms, Dates, Honey, Avil(beaten rice),
Kadhi Chakkar # |
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Dried
turmeric tubers, Turmeric powder, Blouse piece, Kumkum, Vibhooti,
Sandal paste, Sambarani, Camphor, Agarbathi (Incense stick),
Rosewater, Lemon, Rice and Dal for offering. |
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Coconut
for ghee Abhishekam : Well before the Kettunira time, select
a medium size coconut. Clean and polish the outer shell using
a polishing paper. With a pointed instrument, open one eye of
the coconut and empty the coconut water. Close it with a cork
of correct size. The coconut is now ready for the Kettunira. |
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Coconut
(Vidalai Thengai) one each to be broken at Erumeli, Sharam Kutti
and two for Padinettampadi (the sacred 18 steps - once while
climbing up for Shasta Darshan with the Irumudi and 2nd while
returning after the worship |
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Part
of the jaggery, cashew, raisin, cardamom, honey and dates can
be used to make Panchamrutam for the Neivedya; part of the jaggery,
dry ginger and cardamom can be used for preparing 'Panagam'
as Neivedya |
Back
Portion contains
Items
for use of the pilgrim from the day of commencement of the journey
after Kettunira till his return and is kept in the back compartment(Pin
Mudi), which are as under :
Some
snacks which one may require now and then during the trip and other
raw materials for food items to be prepared during the journey.
And pulses and rice needed for cooking can be included in Pinmudi.
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