Ritualistic Worship – Dev Puja
Puja of Deities is an easy way of abiding by achars (Conducts) set by Dharma to facilitate regular sadhana (Spiritual practice) of a worshiper. The basis of sagun (Materialised) upasana (Spiritual practice done with the mind) as per Hindu Dharma is the puja (Ritualistic worship) of Deities.
Today, what we see around is that in the name of puja, people just pour water quickly over an Idol, apply tilak of gandha (Sandalwood paste), offer some flowers and wave an incense-stick. However, can this hurried act be ever called puja of God, the one who takes complete care of our sustenance ? Why should God shower His grace upon us ? If we honour God by performing His puja in an appropriate manner, just as the respectful way in which we treat a guest, then God will be pleased with us and shower His abundant grace upon us.
puja
be arranged in a temple at home ?
obtained from Puja preparations?
Rangoli as a part of Puja preparations
and lamp worshipped before puja ?
the commencement of a puja
nirmalya from an Idol
Puja immediately after a bath?
worshipper before performing Puja
tilak or bhasma by the pujak
and women while performing Puja
puja of Deity with Atmajyoti
and Janeu (Sacred thread)
used in ritualistic worship
and arrangement of implements
grains used as akshata in worship ?
Rangoli and Panchagavya
and flowers to Deities
to which Deity ?
a bhav that the Deity is consuming it
(Offering in cash or kind)
Gulal and Gandha
