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Apuja thali (Sanskrit:पूजा थाली,romanized: Pūjā thālī,lit. 'prayer plate') is a tray or large container on whichpuja materials are accumulated and decorated.[1] On Hindu religious occasions, festivals, traditions and rituals, the puja thali maintains an auspicious role. A puja thali may be made of steel, gold, silver, brass, or any other metal; it may be rounded, oval, or any other shaped or with little engravings and other decorations.
The following materials must be in a puja thali :
Along with these, aghanta (bell), aconch (Shankha), akalasha (holy pitcher) with holy water,ghee, camphor,betel-leaves,tulasi, milk, fresh fruits, sandalwood-paste,kumkuma,murti (earthen images) ofdeities and gold or silver coins may be include as needed.[1]
A puja thali is a traditional plate used during Hindu rituals and worship. It can be made from brass, silver, steel, or other metals, and often holds essential items like diyas, incense, flowers, kumkum, and rice. During festivals, these thalis are sometimes beautifully engraved or decorated with symbolic motifs.[2]
On the occasion ofDeepavali, more than onediya might be arranged on thali; onRaksha Bandhan, arakhi may be added.Bael-leaves anddatura flowers are included in the thali for theMahashivaratri festival.[3][4]
