Make sure the following items are present:
For all aratis:
1. a bell on a plate
2. an acamana cup containing fresh water and a spoon
3. a conch (for blowing) with a water-filled lota for purifying it
4. a receptacle to catch the water from rinsing the conch (just outside the deity room, in the temple room).
In addition, for full arati:
1. an incense holder with an odd number of incense sticks (usually three)
2. a camphor lamp (for midday arati)
3. a ghee lamp with an odd number of w


