The flower that came for the puja) is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by Muktha Srinivasan, and written by K. Balachander.

Undaunted and determined to marry Suresh, Chitra comes to his house to live with him.

[7] Poojaikku Vantha Malar was released on 12 March 1965,[8] and emerged a commercial success.

It is a mixed bunch, mildly fragrant, moderately attractive that can decorate the table if not adorn the head."

The reviewer praised the performances of the cast, especially the comedy subplot featuring Nagesh as an absent-minded insurance agent, and the photography by Nemai Ghosh, but criticised the background score, climax and editing, concluding, "But director [Muktha] Srinivasan and writer K. Balachander are watchful enough to prevent Malar from withering away.