Puja thali
A puja thali is a tray or large container on which puja materials are accumulated and decorated. 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.
Materials
The following materials must be in a puja thali :- Turmeric paste/sindura paste/Rangoli color for holy symbols like 'Om', 'Swastika' etc.
- Akshata.
- Diyas and incense sticks.
- Coconuts
- Flowers.
- Prasadam.
- Holy water in a container.
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.