This Homam is performed to Lord Shiva and Parvathi, so that the devotee performing this homam will get longevity in life. Many combinations of planets presage such undesirable possibility. Aayush Karaka, Lagna lord, the lord of the Eighth, etc. must all be favorable. It is performed for the well being of the children. If a child finds continuous health problem, the homam is performed.
Ayush Homam| Item | Quantity | | Turmeric powder | 1 Packet | | Kumkum | 1 Packet | | Sandalwood powder/tablets/paste | 1 Packet | | Agarbatthi | 1 Packet | | Betel leaves and nuts | 2 packets | | Betel nuts | 1 small packet | | Flowers | 2 Bouquets | | Bananas and Other Fruits | Few of Each | | Coconuts | 2 | | Rice | 1 pound | | Quarters | 40 Coins | | Garlands for the person | 1 | | Naivedyam (prasadam) | Sweet Pongal, | | For Homam at home, the following, in addition to the above | | Bricks | 6 | | Havan samagri | 1 Packet | | Fire wood chips | 1 Packet | | Aluminum baking trays (medium size) | 2 | | Ghee | 1 pound | | Camphor | 1 Packet | | White Rice (Cooked) | Small Quantity | | Pancha Patram and Udharani or Unused Cup and spoon | 1 each | | Kalasam | 1 | | Saffron,Cloves,Cardamom and Paccha Karpooram | Small Quantities for Kalasam | | Mango Leaves( if available) | 1 Bunch | | Deepam ( Lamps) | 1 | | Bell | 1 | | Trays to keep Fruits and Flowers | 5 | | Paper towels | 1 Roll |
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