Panchamrita

'five Amṛtas') is a mixture of five foods used in Hindu as well as Jain worship and puja and Abhiṣeka[1] It is often used as an offering during pooja post which it is distributed as prasad.

A conch full of cow's ghee is poured on the head of the idol and it flows down up to feet.

In addition, other substances like seedless dates and sugar candies are added.

[7] Palani Dhandayuthapani temple located in Tamil Nadu is popular for its unique panchamirtham which uses Virupatchi hill bananas grown in the surrounding Palani hills.

[8] It received its unique Geographical indication in 2019 from the Government of India.

The ingredients of panchamrita: (clockwise from bottom right) milk, curd, sugar (or jaggery), honey and ghee