Panchapatram - Copper is a vessel used for pooja at homes and temples, normally made of Brass, Copper & Silver. Originally it was called Pancha Pathra Paathram, meaning the vessel to keep 5 leaves put in water for performing the pooja. The five leaves used for pooja are Tulasi, Arugu, Vembu, Vilvam & Vanni. These leaves are put in the Panchapatram - Copper for offering pooja to the God and the water is distributed to people as prasadam. The Panchapatra Panchapatram - Copper water is considered so auspicious and it is considered as medicine for many diseases. That is why in earlier days, for any disease, people believed that taking Panchapatram Theertham will be the remedy for their diseases.These are traditional items used in vedic temples worship for purification. The cup is used for sanctified water. It is sanctified with a mantra that calls the sacred rivers to reside in the water. That water is used to purify the body and mind before meditation, reading of sacred books or puja.