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Chanting of mantra helps anchor the fickle mind, improve focus and concentration and helps attain peace of mind. Mantra Japa is best done using a strand of beaded mala known as Japa mala made of Rudraksha, red sandal, Tulsi or sphatik beads. Mantra Japa is the practice of repeating mantra while focusing on the meaning of the mantra. Gandham - Offering Fragrant Substances to the DeityĪrghyam - Offering Water to the Deity for Washing Hands Padyam - Offering Water to the Deity for Washing Feet Upaveetam - Offering Sacred Thread to the DeityĪbharanam - Decorating the Deity with Ornaments Pranapratishtha - Infusing Prana in the Deity Kshamaprarthana - Asking for Forgiveness for any lapse in the Puja Shuddhodaka Snaanam - Bathing by Holy Waters of Rivers Pranama - Offering Salutations to the Deity Panchamrita Snaanam - Bathing by Panchamrita (above five ingredients) Sharkara Snaanam - Bathing by Sugarcane Juice Peetha Puja - Worship of the Seat of the Deity Pushpanjali - Offering Flowers to the Deity Neerajanam - Waving Camphor Light before the DeityĪtma Puja - Meditating on oneself as Atma Vigneshwara Puja - Worship of Lord Ganesha Tambulam - Offering Betel Leaves and Nuts to the Deity Kalasha Puja - Invocation of the Holy Waters in the Kalasha Snaniyam - Offering Water to the Deity for Bathingĭeepam - Lighting Oil Lamp before the Deity
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Madhuparkam - Offering a mixture of Honey, Curd and Ghee to the Deityĭhoopam - Lighting Incense Sticks before the Deity You may also read story or legend of the Deityġ2.Ĝircumambulate the altar, seek forgiveness for any mistake and bid farewell to Deity while mantra is being chantedġ3.ĝistribute and consume the food offered to Deity as Prasadĭetailed steps to be done during Daily puja Vidhi SR NOĪchamaniyam - Offering Water to the Deity for Sipping Offer food to Deity followed by betal leaves, betal nuts and moneyġ0.Ěfter completion of basic puja, chant mantras, slokhas or stutis of Deityġ1. Wave a lamp in clockwise pattern as mantra is being chantedĩ. Light an incense or dhoop stick and worship the Deity with it and spread its smoke throughout the altarĨ. Offer tilak and flowers and decorate the Deity while chanting Deity’s name and mantraħ. Take a sip of water through the right palm and take vow for the ritualsĥ.ěathe the symbolic form of Deity with water and auspicious items like milk, honey, curd, sandal or other items while chanting mantrasĦ.ĝress or offer sacred clothes to Deity. Invite the Deity into the altar and chant mantra while offering flowersĤ. Take bath and put on clean clothes and sit peacefully in front of Deity idol or imageĢ.Ĝoncentrate and offer prayers while meditating upon on the Deityģ. Simple steps to be done during Daily puja Vidhiġ. It is mentioned in scriptures that offering Puja to any Deity is equivalent to offering Puja to the Supreme Consciousness (Brahman).ĭevotees may use the below mentioned steps to perform the daily Pujas: Pujas are offered to various Gods and Goddesses depending upon particular day which is dedicated to a particular Deity. These steps together create the required vibration and energies to ensure blessings and positivity. There are many rituals and steps involved in conducting the daily Puja such as Mantra Japa, Shlokas Chanting and even fire rituals. As a result, the mind is calm and highly focused. The time after the sunrise in the morning is considered as most Sattvik as Sato Guna (mode of goodness) is highly active during this time. Devotees mostly offer Deity Pujas either to their favorite Deity or Ishta Devta or to a specific Deity for a specific purpose.Īs per the shastras or scriptures, early morning is the best time to perform daily Puja. Many devotees often perform a small daily Puja before leaving home for daily blessings of the Divine, Sattvik living and positivity. Pujas such as Rudra Abhishek, Satyanarayan Puja, Diwali Puja, Vastu Puja and other are performed on specific days and events only few times every year. There are various types of the Pujas ranging from simple ones to really elaborate and complex ones. Most of the Vedic scriptures and epics including the Vedas, Upanishad, Ramayana, Mahabharata and more emphasize the significance of performing daily puja at home. Puja means worship or reverence of the Divine.