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Know what to do with the oti material after offering it to the goddess
- •The oti offered to the goddess is considered the great prasad of Goddess Jagdamba.
- •The coconut from the oti should be broken and distributed as prasad to the entire family.
- •The unbroken rice grains should be mixed into the home grain container to ensure prosperity and abundance.
- •The fabric piece from the oti can be used by the homemaker herself or gifted to a daughter or daughter-in-law.
- •You can gladly and respectfully give this oti prasad to another married woman or a needy person without any hesitation.
Key Questions Answered
The coconut from the oti should be broken to make a sweet offering or prasad kheer for the entire family to consume. Meanwhile, the unbroken rice grains should be mixed into your home's grain container to ensure food is never scarce and prosperity remains.
Yes, you can gladly give the oti fabric piece and bangles to a daughter of the house, a visiting daughter, a daughter-in-law, a neighbor, or a needy woman. Doing so is considered very auspicious and does not insult the goddess.
Ready-made oti packets available in the market often contain fabric pieces that are too small to stitch even a simple blouse. In such cases, if you accumulate multiple items or wish to distribute prasad, you can share the oti with a familiar married woman or a needy mother.
