The Procedure of Sr&ddha Performance - Verse 38-39

The following objects are said to be essential (in a Sraddha ) : Green Pifijalis (leaves of Ku$a grass) as smooth and soft as flowers, about a Ratni in size, softened and straightened by the holy water (Pitrtirtha), blue near the root and not defiled by pebbles etc. (should be used) . So also Syamaka and Nivara kinds of rice. pati. 1 His hairs fell down through the path of the sky on the earth.