Dry Coconut

Dry Coconut is offered in the holy fire whilst performing Homa,Yagnas(Hawan) and Poojas. The coconut is broken and placed infront of God and Goddess as a nyvedyam. It is later distributed as a prasadam. The dots on the coconut are represent the three-eyed Lord Shiva and therefore it is considered to be a means to fulfill our desires.