Kamuku and Adakka (Pakku)

Small Arecanut tree

Arecanut tree
Upper part of Arecanut tree

Adakka(Arecanut) is an essential part of our culture. To start anything we start with a dakshina(offering) to the Guru(teacher). That contains vettila(betel leaves) Adakka(Arecanut) and a coin. This ritual is intended to receive the blessings of elders.