Ashtamangalyam consists of a group of eight Auspicious Materials which
are carried on a large bronze vessel for offerings. “Ashta” literally
means “eight” and “Mangalyam” literally means “marriage or other holy
occasions”. Ashtamangalyam is an important component of various Hindu
rituals and poojas.
Ashtamangalyam is prepared in different methods.
It should be noted that the eight ingredients of Ashtamangalyam varies according to the different occasions for which it is prepared. The eight auspicious ingredients according to the ancient Hinduism book Suddhi Thatvam are Brahmin, Cow, Fire, Gold, Ghee, Sun, Water and King.
Other popularly components prepared for Ashtamangalyam are
(1) Rice, Paddy, Tailed Mirror, Sandal, Reddish Kumkum, Khajel, Grandh (book) and Washed Clean Cloth.
2) Nira (Paddy), Nazhi (Rice), Vilakku (Small Holy Lamp), Gold, Mirror, Adorned Girl and Flower Vessel.
3) Gold, Rice, Sandalwood, Valkannadi (traditional mirror of Kerala), Small casket containing vermilion, Kasavu Mundu (dhoti with a gold brocade border), Vilakku, and Kindi (vessel).
4) Rice, Grain, Gold, Kasavu Mundu, Val Kannadi, Kunkumam, Dashapushpam and Kanmazhi (Kajal or eye liner)
5) Nirapara, Vilakku, Gold, Mirror, Coconut, Book, Cheppu (small pot) and Curd.
6) Nira, Nazhi, Betel Wine, Vilakku, Areca Nut, Coconut, Jaggery, and Banana.
Ashtamangalyam is prepared in different methods.
It should be noted that the eight ingredients of Ashtamangalyam varies according to the different occasions for which it is prepared. The eight auspicious ingredients according to the ancient Hinduism book Suddhi Thatvam are Brahmin, Cow, Fire, Gold, Ghee, Sun, Water and King.
Other popularly components prepared for Ashtamangalyam are
(1) Rice, Paddy, Tailed Mirror, Sandal, Reddish Kumkum, Khajel, Grandh (book) and Washed Clean Cloth.
2) Nira (Paddy), Nazhi (Rice), Vilakku (Small Holy Lamp), Gold, Mirror, Adorned Girl and Flower Vessel.
3) Gold, Rice, Sandalwood, Valkannadi (traditional mirror of Kerala), Small casket containing vermilion, Kasavu Mundu (dhoti with a gold brocade border), Vilakku, and Kindi (vessel).
4) Rice, Grain, Gold, Kasavu Mundu, Val Kannadi, Kunkumam, Dashapushpam and Kanmazhi (Kajal or eye liner)
5) Nirapara, Vilakku, Gold, Mirror, Coconut, Book, Cheppu (small pot) and Curd.
6) Nira, Nazhi, Betel Wine, Vilakku, Areca Nut, Coconut, Jaggery, and Banana.
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