The temple only lets you in wearing a mundu or a saree, so here is the clothing that passes the gate, plus brass lamps, an Ananthashayanam idol and shankh for the puja room at home.
21 products · prices and stock on Amazon.inCream cotton mundu with gold zari border. Right for the temple dress code. Breathable cotton that stays comfortable in Kerala heat, and it meets the temple rule for men. Wear it with the angavastram over the shoulder and no shirt inside.
Buy NowGolden-border double mundu from the Kuthampully weavers. Handwoven in Kuthampully village near Thrissur, known for its fine kasavu. The 4 m length wraps easily as a single or double mundu.
Buy NowClassic off-white saree with gold border, accepted at the gate. Soft, light cotton in the off-white and gold colours Kerala temples are known for. A safe pick for darshan, Onam and family functions.
Buy NowLight cotton kasavu saree for darshan and festivals. Easy to drape and comfortable for long queues in the heat. Works for temple visits, weddings and festival days.
Buy NowTwo-piece mundum neriyathum, the traditional temple wear. The lower mundu and the upper neriyathu come as a matching set. Women may wear this inside the temple instead of a saree.
Buy Now4.5 m dhoti with 2.25 m angavastram, golden border. A full-length set that covers the temple rule for men in one buy. Cotton fabric keeps you cool during the wait for darshan.
Buy Now4 m cotton dhoti with a 2.25 m shoulder cloth. Simple white cotton with a neat border, light enough to carry in a day bag. Good for first-time visitors who need a set quickly.
Buy NowPlain white cotton set for puja, temple visits and gifting. Pure white cotton that suits puja, havan and temple visits alike. It also makes a simple, useful gift for elders.
Buy NowShort 2 m dhoti with a large towel. Easy to carry. A ready-to-wear short dhoti that is easy for beginners to tie. Two sets in the pack, so one is always clean for the next visit.
Buy NowShoulder cloth with coloured border, 46 x 33 inch. Covers the shoulders as the temple rule asks, and doubles as a towel after a bath. Two pieces in the pack.
Buy NowAnanthashayanam form in golden brass, from Mannar craftsmen. Shows the Lord reclining on the serpent Anantha, as in the sanctum. A meaningful keepsake for the home shrine after your visit.
Buy NowTall pure brass oil lamp for the home shrine. The classic Kerala lamp lit at dusk in most Malayali homes. Heavy brass base keeps it steady, with five wicks on top.
Buy NowSmall traditional lamp for daily puja. Compact enough for a small puja shelf or an apartment shrine. Pure brass that shines up again with a quick polish.
Buy Now15 cm brass lamps with a flower-shaped base. A matching pair to place on both sides of the deity. Light weight and easy to clean after daily use.
Buy NowPair of 8 inch polished brass lamps. A bright, polished finish that adds warmth to any puja room. Comes as a pair for both sides of the altar.
Buy NowHandmade standing lamp for oil or ghee. Made by hand in the traditional Kerala style. Takes oil or ghee and burns steadily for evening prayers.
Buy NowLoud natural conch for puja and aarti. Natural conch, cleaned and ready to blow at the start of puja. Its strong sound carries well through the house.
Buy NowNatural conch for the home temple. Small and light, a good first shankh for children and beginners. Fits neatly on a compact home altar.
Buy Now6.5 inch white sea-shell shankh. A white sea-shell conch sourced from the Rameswaram coast. Clear sound for aarti, festivals and daily prayer.
Buy NowCompact shankh for puja and havan. A handy mid-size conch that is easy to hold and blow. Suited to puja, havan and temple festivals.
Buy NowBig 7 to 8 inch conch with a deep, loud sound. A large, heavy conch that gives a deep, long sound. Makes a strong centrepiece for festival aarti.
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Men go in bare-chested in a mundu or dhoti, women in a saree, set-mundu or long skirt. Churidar and jeans are refused at the gate.
