A darbha chapa (దర్భ చాప) is a mat woven from darbha (kusha) grass, used as an asanam – the seat for sandhyavandanam, japa, homam and tarpanam. Sitting on darbha rather than directly on the floor is the traditional practice for these rites.
Who uses it
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Daily sandhyavandanam and japa – a personal asanam kept only for this.
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Homams and tarpanam – for the karta (the person doing the rite).
Care: keep it dry and rolled when not in use; darbha becomes brittle if left in the sun or damp.
Questions families ask
What is a darbha mat called in Telugu?
Darbha chapa (దర్భ చాప). In Sanskrit it is a kushasana.
Is this the same as darbha grass?
No – this is a woven mat to sit on. Loose darbha for pavitram and tarpanam is sold separately: Darbha (kusha grass).
Goes well with
Darbha (kusha grass) · Upanayanam kit · Pitru Tarpanam kit
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