A uniqueness of this puja is the invoking of Pancha lokapalaka, navagrahas along with their companion and co-companions, and the eight dikpalakas. This totals to 40 (5+9+(9*2)+8). Each God has a Vedic symbol of a unique metal. Since these are difficult to obtain by common means, and since the modern currency coins by minted with multiple metals, each Guest God is represented by a coin. They are placed on a betel leaf. The betel nut, akshit, and dry dates are the offerings. Thus, the requirement of 40 coins, betel leaves, and dry dates.