Swami Saranam,
Devotees, theese are the items for Irumudi:
Item Qty. Comments
I..Munmudi (front)
01. Kanikkapanam (coin) 1
02. Bettel leaf
03. Arca Nut- Supari 1
04. Mudra Coconut w. Ghee 1 The shell has to be polished and the water drained by removing the middle eye of the coconut, find a cork to tightly seal the open eye.
05. Honey 1 bottle
06. Turmuric Powder 1 packet
07. Sandal Few tablets or powder
08. Vibhoothi 1 packet
09. Rose water 1 bottle
II. PInmudi (back)
01. Coconut 2 (min) 1 to break before holy steps and 1 to breakafter coming down the steps after pooja.
02. Rice 1 packet small
03. Avil 1 packet Extra small ziplock
04. Malar 1 packet Extra small ziplock
05.Kadali pazham or jaggery 1 1 small piece
06. Kalkandam (sugar candy) - Few tablets
07. Dry Grape 1 packet Extra small ziplock
08. Incense (Agrabathil) 1 packet small
09. Camphor - Few tablets
Note: Mudra coconut filled with ghee is the most important item of the Irumdi, other items are included in the Irumudi if availible.
How to prepare Irumudi (in brief)
After preforming Ayyappa pooja, fill the Mdura coconut with mellted ghee. If you are Kanni Ayyappan or Kanni Maalikappuram (first time), Guruswamy will help you to fill the Mudra coconut with ghee. Mudra coconut and other pooja items be placed in the front pocket of Irumudi and the other 2 coconuts must be placed in the rear pocket. Always keep chanting the names of Lord Ayyappa while preparing the Irumudi. Never place teh Irumudi on the floor, always place it on a towel and treat it with Bhakthi.
Devotees, if you need more information, please contact Shaji or Sushil
Shaji - (631)88-5012