Guest guest Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 How to Perform Pooja? Pooja or Pujan as it is sometimes called,is the performance of Prayers in the Hindu relegion.The performance of these prayers are quite elaborate and the methodology varies according to the Gender of the diety being worshipped. The person or persons who are listening to these prayers and participating in same,must ceremonously cleanse himself before taking part in the proceedings.Having consulted with their family priest,they must get all the necessary requirements for this event and perform the ceremony with faith and devotion. Purification of the participant is first done by the Pandit (priest) and then the proceedings will commence.The Pandit recites the correspond ing Mantras and purifies the devotee's seat.He then purifies the Samagree or the articles of worship.He washes the hands of the devotee and places a ring made from the sacred Khush Grass on the middle finger of the right hand of the devotee.Pandit Ji then solicits the blessings of the various Devtas and performs the invocation and the Pooja now officially commences. The Vedas,the Puranas and the Shastras (the authorative texts)recommends that worship unto the Devtas(dieties) be done primarily utilizing the technique of Shodasoopchar. Shodasoopchar is the method of worship whereby which the worshipper performs a minimum of 16 steps of worship to the devtas,accompanied by the corresponding mantras. The following are for Purushshuktam or Devta worship.Though it exceeds 16 steps of worship,It provides the requirements for a complete pooja. Aawahan Inviting of the Devta Aasanam The offering of a seat to the Devta Paadyam The washing of the Devta's feet Arghyam Water for washing hands Aachamaneeyam Water for rinsing the mouth Panchaamrita Snan Bathing the murti with nectar comprising of dahee(curds),milk,ghee(cow's butter),honey and sugar. Udvartan Snaan Devi pooja only Offering scented water or perfume Shud Jal Snaan Bathing the murti with purified water Vastra Offering of clothing Aachamaneeyam same as above Yagyopaveetam Offering of the sacred cord (Janew) Chandan Offering sandalpaste Sowbhagya Sutra Devi pooja only Offering Mangal Sutra or jewels Akshat White rice coloured with Kum Kum Mala or Pushpam Offering of garlands of flowers or just flowers Durva or Doob The offering of dew grass Sowbhagya Dravya The offering of Kajal,Haldee,sindoor and Kum Kum.This can be offered separately or all mixed together. Dhoop The offering of incence Deep Daan The performance of Aartee or the waving of lights with a deeya(earthen lamp)or any similar instrument Naivedyam or Madhuparkham Offering Prasad most acceptable to that particular Devta or a composition of honey,ghee and sugar Aaachamaneeyam Water for rinsing the mouth Phalam Offering sooparie,desert Tambool Offering betel-leaves(paan) with other spices for cleansing and scenting of the mouth Dakshina Offering money Nirajanam Offering a light Pushpanjali Offering flowers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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