What to Do with Coconut, Rice, and Water from the Urn After Navratri 2023
Published on: October 24, 2023.
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How to Properly Dispose of Puja Thali After Navratri
Shardiya Navratri, a significant nine-day Hindu festival, concluded yesterday. During Navratri, devotees not only install the idol of Maa Durga but also place a coconut and rice on the Kalash in front of her with deep reverence.
These materials are worshipped for the next nine days, but what happens to them after Navratri ends? It is important to understand that the proper disposal of these materials is essential for the devotees to receive the full blessings of the puja. Let’s delve into the details of how each item in the Kalash should be used or removed after the nine days of Navratri.
1. Coconut: Wrap in Red Cloth
The coconut placed on the Kalash holds a special blessing from Maa Durga. After the last day of Navratri, remove the coconut, wrap it in a red cloth, and keep it near the idol or picture of Maa Durga in the temple. This gesture pleases Mother Durga.
2. Prasad Distribution: Give as Prasad
Once the puja is complete, the coconut from the Kalash can be offered as Prasad to little girls or distributed among devotees.
3. Disposal of Coconut: Float in Flowing Water
After worshipping the coconut, it can be floated in flowing water or a river following the rituals of Sharadiya Navratri.
4. Disposal of Rice and Water: Pour in Flowing Water
After completing the puja, pour the rice and water from the Kalash into flowing water or a river. It is essential not to waste the water from the Kalash. Instead, it should be used wisely for something beneficial. Ideally, the water can be used to water plants. However, it should not be used for potted plants. Watering the Tulsi plant is a suitable choice.
5. Utilizing the Coconut: Make Sweets
Break the coconut and use it to make sweets as an offering (prasad) to God. Modak or coconut laddos are delicious choices for this purpose.
6. Disposal of Mango Leaves: Float in Water or Create Natural Fertilizer
The mango leaves, along with other puja flowers, can be floated in water bodies. Alternatively, designate a dedicated area in the garden to transform them into natural fertilizer. Be cautious not to step on them.
7. Disposal of Turmeric: Use for Cooking or Offer as Prasad
Dispose of turmeric by either using it for cooking prasad for God or offering it as prasad itself. It is advisable to offer the rice contents to those in need.
By following these guidelines for disposing of the Puja Thali after Navratri, devotees ensure they receive the full blessings and show respect to the materials used in worship.
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**Source:** [Times Now News](https://www.timesnownews.com)
