Sequence of Abhisheka Dravyams (Anointing Substances):
1) Sandalwood oil or seasame oil
2) Panchagavyam
3) Panchamrutham
4) Ghee
5) Milk
6) Yoghurt
7) Honey
8) Sugarcane Juice
9) Lemon Juice
10) Tender Coconut Water
11) Sandalwood Paste
Extra Vibhuthi
Pradosham Abhishekam Details:
| S. No. | Abhisheka Items | Quantity | Pooja Samagri | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Seasame Oil or Sandalwood Oil | 1/4 Tumbler | Turmeric powder | 50 grams |
| 2. | Panchagavyam (Vibhuti can be used in the absence of cow dung or cow urine) 1. Cow Urine 2. Cow Dung 3. Cow Milk 4. Cow Yoghurt 5. Cow Ghee | 1 Tumbler | Rice for Kumbham | 250 grams |
| 3. | Panchamrutham 1. Banana 2. Jaggary 3. Honey 4. Milk 5. Ghee | 3 Tumblers or 250 grams | Blouse piece for Kumbham | 1 piece |
| 4. | Ghee (slightly heated) | 1 Tumbler | Mango leaves | 1 bunch |
| 5. | Milk | 1/4 Litre | Manjal Kumkum (Vermilion) | 1 packet or 50 grams |
| 6. | Yoghurt (curd) | 1 Tubler or 150 ml | Plantain leaves | 3 pieces |
| 7. | Honey | 1 Tumbler or 150ml | Beetle leaves + nuts | 14 sets (1 set is 2BL + 2N) |
| 8. | Sugarcane Juice (sugar can be used as substitute) | 1 Tumbler | Raw coconut for pooja | 3 pieces |
| 9. | Lime Juice | 1 Tumbler or 150ml | Thirunool (Lamp wick) | 2 small packets |
| 10. | Tender Coconut | 3 Pieces or 5 Pieces | Ganga Jal (Ganges Water) | 1 small packet |
| 11. | Sandalwood Powder | 5 boxes of 25 grams each | Oil for lamp | 1 bottle (1/2 litre) |
| 12. | Vibhuti (for abhishekam) | 1 packet of 150 grams | Tissue box | 4 boxes |
| 13. | Rose Water | 1 Tumbler or 150ml | Plain cloth towel | 3 pieces to clean Vigraham |
| 14. | Pure Water | 3 big cans or 10 litres | Vibhuthi for devotees use | 1 packet |
| 15. | Saffron | 1 small packet or 3 grams | Other Items | 2 scissors, 1 knife |
| 16. | Food Camphor (Pachaikarpooram) | 1 small packet or 5 grams | Other Items | Used newspapaers |
| 17. | Cow Urine | 1 pack or 10 millilitres |
Pradosham Abhishekam Details
