Lakpura Pirikara

Lakpura Pirikara is a sacred offering made to Buddhist temples and monks, symbolizing devotion and generosity. It is traditionally presented during religious ceremonies, alms-giving rituals, and special Buddhist functions. Each Pirikara set consists of essential items needed for a Buddhist monk’s daily life, reflecting the commitment to supporting monastic traditions.

Types of Pirikara Sets:

1. Ata Pirikara (Eight Items) – The fundamental Pirikara set.

• දෙපට සිවුර (Robe)
• තනිපට සිවුර (Robe)
• අදනකඩය (Inner Robe)
• බදපටිය (Belt)
• ඉදිකටු නූල් (Sewing thread & needle)
• පාත්රය (Bowl)
• පෙරහන්කඩය (Cloth used to filter water)
• දැලි පිහිය (Shaving Knife)

2. Dolos Pirikara (Twelve Items) – A more elaborate offering with additional necessities:

• සිවුර (Robe)
• අදනකඩය (Inner Robe)
• අංශකඩය (Shoulder cloth)
• බදපටිය (Belt)
• ගමන් මල්ල (Travel bag for monks)
• වටාපත (Fan used by monks)
• කුඩය (Umbrella)
• පත්කඩය
• තුවාය (Towel)
• ඇද ඇතිරිලි (Bedding items)
• අත් පිස්නාව (Hand towel)
• යට ඇදුම (Undergarment for monks)

3. Solos Pirikara (Sixteen Items) – A complete and generous offering for monks:

• දෙපට සිවුර (Robe)
• තනිපට සිවුර (Robe)
• අදනකඩය (Inner Robe)
• පාත්රය (Bowl)
• බදපටිය (Belt)
• පෙරහන් කඩය (Cloth used to filter water)
• දැලි පිහිය (Shaving Knife)
• ඉදිකටු නූල් (Sewing thread & needle)
• වටාපත (Fan used by monks)
• ගමන් මල්ල (Travel bag for monks)
• කුඩය (Umbrella)
• ඇද ඇතිරිලි (Bedding items)
• තුවාය (Towel)
• පත්කඩය
• අංශකඩය (Shoulder cloth)
• යට ඇදුම (Undergarment for monks)

Offering Lakpura Pirikara is a respected practice in Buddhism, signifying merit, generosity, and devotion to the Sangha (monastic community). Each set provides essential items to support a monk’s simple lifestyle, ensuring their needs are met for religious observances and daily activities.

Lakpura Pirikara is carefully prepared with respect and authenticity, making it an ideal temple donation, alms-giving gift, or religious offering in Buddhist traditions.