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#Samithu Samithu are the wooden sticks used while performing homam. These sticks are collected from various holy trees. Samithu sticks are one of the integral parts of any rituals. They are twigs used in oblations, sacrifices to deities during homa agni karya or invocation of

deity in the fire. The sticks of Erukku, Purasu, Karungali, Arasu, Athi, Vanni that fall down themselves and get dried are collected and bundled for offering to God by invoking fire. Also, the dried grasses like Nayuruvi, Arugan, etc. also forms part of Samithu. Samithu sticks

are dipped in the ghee and offered for the homam. It gives a good positive energy. The smoke from the homam by burning the samithu sticks increases the aura of the place. The Samithu that are special to various Gods:
Vilva/Bilva - Shiva and Mahalakshmi
Thulasi/Besil- Sri Narayana

Athi/Fig - Venus 
Nayuruvi - Budhan and for getting the grace of Mahalakshmi.
Jackfruit twig - Moon
Pipal tree twig - Guru 
Vanni or rusty acacia tree twig- Saturn
Arugum pul/a variety of grass- Ganesha and Rahu
Mango tree -  for all kinds of good to happen.
Trees having milk -

Destroyer of illness.
Lotus flower - Lakshmi and Saraswathi
Magizham flower - peace of mind
Ilandhai - unity of family with happiness.
Punga tree twig - grant victory 
Pomegranate tree twig - become beautiful and attractive
Athi/fig- beget children
Erukan/calotropis : no enemies

Pipal tree twig- governmental benefits
Rosewood - ills brought through negative energy.
Purasu tree twig - excellent education for children.
Banyan tree twig - become famous
Nochi twig - obstacles removed
Cedar - all Gods granting all our wishes.
Let us know the purpose of

Each samithu that we use in the Holmam and get the benefits accordingly. The twigs which fall from@the tree by themselves and get dried are only collected for Homas and they are not broken from the tree.
Sarvam Sri Krishnarpanam🙏🏻