{"title":"Varalakshmi Vratham Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn Varalakshmi Vratham, many women in South India invite Goddess Lakshmi into the home. A kalasam is dressed as the goddess, with mango leaves in its mouth, a coconut on top, and flowers and a small garland around it. This collection gathers kalasam garlands, lotus, jasmine and mullai strings, mango leaves and betel leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLotus and garlands are in high demand at this time, so please order early; garlands need at least 7 days' notice. Choose your pickup day in the cart.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jasmine-flower-string-6-ft","title":"Jasmine Flower String - 6 ft (Malli)","description":"\u003cp\u003eJasmine, called \u003cem\u003emalli\u003c\/em\u003e in Tamil, is the flower many South Indian homes reach for first: tightly strung buds that open into a soft white string with a sweet scent. This listing is one string, about 6 feet long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/strong\u003e worn in braided hair, draped over deity pictures and idols, tied across a doorway or pooja shelf, and used at festivals and family functions. Many families cut one string into shorter pieces for several people or several frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e one 6 ft jasmine string, wrapped for carrying home. The buds may still be closed when you pick up; they open over the following hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh flowers are perishable. Bud size, fullness and how open the flowers are vary from batch to batch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spice Town Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46944478494916,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/7332\/9092\/files\/jasmine-flower-string-6-ft.jpg?v=1791270980"},{"product_id":"mullai-flower-string-6-ft","title":"Mullai Flower String - 6 ft (Mullai Jasmine)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMullai is a jasmine with slimmer, more pointed buds than malli. Strung close together, it makes a fine white string with a gentle jasmine scent. This listing is one string, about 6 feet long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/strong\u003e worn in the hair, offered at home pooja, placed on deity pictures and idols, and used for festivals and functions. A string can be cut into shorter lengths to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e one 6 ft mullai string, wrapped for carrying home. Closed buds open over the hours after pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh flowers are perishable. Bud size and fullness vary from batch to batch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spice Town Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46944479707332,"sku":"158113297302","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/7332\/9092\/files\/mullai-flower-string-6-ft.jpg?v=1791270985"},{"product_id":"lotus-flower-single","title":"Lotus Flower - Single (Thamarai \/ Kamal)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe lotus, \u003cem\u003ethamarai\u003c\/em\u003e in Tamil and \u003cem\u003ekamal\u003c\/em\u003e in Hindi, is the flower of Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati and one of the most sacred offerings in Hindu worship. This listing is one lotus flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/strong\u003e offered at home pooja and at the temple, placed at the feet of a deity, and set on the altar for Lakshmi pooja at Diwali, Varalakshmi Vratham and Navaratri.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e one lotus. It may be a closed or partly open bud when you pick it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh flowers are perishable. Size, shade and how open the flower is vary naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spice Town Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46944479740100,"sku":"158116493862","price":2.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/7332\/9092\/files\/lotus-flower-single.jpg?v=1791270988"},{"product_id":"betel-leaves-paan","title":"Betel Leaves (Paan \/ Vetrilai)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBetel leaves, \u003cem\u003evetrilai\u003c\/em\u003e in Tamil and \u003cem\u003epaan\u003c\/em\u003e in Hindi, are part of almost every Hindu ceremony. Paired with areca nut, they make the \u003cem\u003ethamboolam\u003c\/em\u003e offered to the deity and given to guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow they are used:\u003c\/strong\u003e pooja and naivedyam, dressing a kalasam, thamboolam bags for Navaratri and Varalakshmi Vratham visitors, weddings, housewarmings and temple offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh betel leaves in a pack of 10, 25, 50 or 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh leaves are perishable. Leaf size and shade vary from batch to batch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spice Town Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":47020756893892,"sku":"297860003153","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 25","offer_id":46944482525380,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 50","offer_id":47020756926660,"sku":"297860003160","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 100","offer_id":46944482558148,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/7332\/9092\/files\/betel-leaves-paan.jpg?v=1791271017"},{"product_id":"mango-leaves-5","title":"Mango Leaves (Maavilai)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMango leaves, \u003cem\u003emaavilai\u003c\/em\u003e in Tamil, mark an auspicious occasion. They are tied in a \u003cem\u003ethoranam\u003c\/em\u003e across the doorway for festivals and housewarmings, and set around the mouth of the kalasam beneath the coconut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow they are used:\u003c\/strong\u003e kalasam for Varalakshmi Vratham, Navaratri and other poojas; doorway thoranam for Pongal, Ugadi, Diwali and grihapravesam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e one bundle of mango leaves: 5 leaves, a common count for dressing a kalasam, or 25 or 50 for doorway thoranams and larger functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh leaves are perishable. Leaf size and shade vary from batch to batch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spice Town Flowers","offers":[{"title":"5 count","offer_id":46944483344580,"sku":"158112911933","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 count","offer_id":47020758728900,"sku":"297860003184","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 count","offer_id":47020758761668,"sku":"297860003191","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/7332\/9092\/files\/mango-leaves-5.jpg?v=1791271033"},{"product_id":"kalasam-flower-garland-1-ft","title":"Kalasam Flower Garland - 1 ft (Kalasa Mala)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cem\u003ekalasa mala\u003c\/em\u003e is the small garland placed around the neck of the kalasam, the pot of water crowned with mango leaves and a coconut that stands for the goddess in many poojas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/strong\u003e dressing the kalasam for Varalakshmi Vratham, Navaratri, Satyanarayana pooja, housewarmings and other home ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e one kalasam garland, 1 ft in all, made as two 6 inch halves so it sits evenly around the kalasam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore pickup only. 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