Mudda karpuram (ముద్ద కర్పూరం, also spelt mudha karpooram) is camphor in solid lumps – "mudda" means lump. It is burnt for harathi and used to light the homam fire. It is not edible; for prasadam, use pacha karpuram (edible camphor).
How it is used
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Harathi – a lump is lit on the harathi plate at the end of the puja.
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Homam – used to kindle the agni before the samidhalu are added.
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Deepam and dhupam – some families add a small piece while doing dhupam.
Lumps or tablets?
Both burn the same way. Lumps are easier to break to the size you want and are handy for homams; harathi karpuram tablets are neater for daily harathi.
Storage: camphor evaporates, so keep it in an airtight box away from the stove and from children.
Questions families ask
What is mudda karpuram in English?
Camphor lumps or block camphor, used for harathi.
Can mudda karpuram be eaten?
No. Only pacha karpuram (edible camphor) is used, in a tiny pinch, in prasadam.
How much camphor is needed for a puja?
Most home pujas use 20–30 g of camphor in total, as in our Gruhapravesham and Rudrabhishekam lists. A homam needs a little more to light the fire.
Goes well with
Harathi karpuram (tablets) · Pacha karpuram (edible) · Homam samagri
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