Bonam is a cooked rice with Jaggery and milk prepared in a brand new brass, earthen pot decorated with neem leaves, turmeric and vermilion (Kumkum). A lamp is lit on top of the pot and is known as Bonam Jyoti. Even though major Hindu temples are encouraged at sangams (confluence https://hanumanmandiradelaide.com.au/the-unique-features-of-hanuman-mandir-south-australia/