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	== Puja: ==		== Puja: ==
	Puja (Prayer) is the first step to impart training to the mind to concentrate and involve physically and mentally while performing worship of God. It is important to understand the meaning of ~~“MANTRAS”~~ and actions required to be performed to obtain the complete benefits of the prayers.		Puja (Prayer) is the first step to impart training to the mind to concentrate and involve physically and mentally while performing worship of God. It is important to understand the meaning of “MANTRAS<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantra]</ref>” and actions required to be performed to obtain the complete benefits of the prayers.

	In Hindu practice, puja is done on a variety of occasions, frequency and settings. It may include a daily puja done in the home, or occasional temple ceremonies and annual festivals. In other cases, puja is held to mark a few lifetime events such as birth of a baby or a wedding, or to begin a new venture. The two main areas where puja is performed are in the home and at temples to mark certain stages of life, events or some festivals such as Durga Puja and Lakshmi Puja. Puja is not mandatory in Hinduism. It may be a routine daily affair for some Hindus, periodic ritual for some, and rare for other Hindus. In some temples, various pujas may be performed daily at various times of the day; in other temples, it may be occasional.		In Hindu practice, puja is done on a variety of occasions, frequency and settings. It may include a daily puja done in the home, or occasional temple ceremonies and annual festivals. In other cases, puja is held to mark a few lifetime events such as birth of a baby or a wedding, or to begin a new venture. The two main areas where puja is performed are in the home and at temples to mark certain stages of life, events or some festivals such as Durga Puja and Lakshmi Puja. Puja is not mandatory in Hinduism. It may be a routine daily affair for some Hindus, periodic ritual for some, and rare for other Hindus. In some temples, various pujas may be performed daily at various times of the day; in other temples, it may be occasional.
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	== Purpose of rituals<big> :</big> ==		== Purpose of rituals<big> :</big> ==
	The Vedic conception of sacrifice as a link between the celestial beings and men is explained in the Karma Kanda section. Performance of any ritual is an excellent training for the wandering mind and in truth is a sadhana for spiritual progress. The rites are also known as ‘sacrifice’ since one is taught to dedicate oneself and all of one’s possessions, including the fruits of the ritual.		The Vedic<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedas]</ref> conception of sacrifice as a link between the celestial beings and men is explained in the Karma Kanda section. Performance of any ritual is an excellent training for the wandering mind and in truth is a sadhana for spiritual progress. The rites are also known as ‘sacrifice’ since one is taught to dedicate oneself and all of one’s possessions, including the fruits of the ritual.

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	# ''Puja Samagri (various substances) used in ritualistic worship'' : Some religious rituals are incomplete without the help of other components, for example, specific substances (''Puja Samagri'') are necessary in ritualistic worship of God. These components aiding the religious rituals are an important link in seeking the grace of God through the medium of religious rituals. Understanding the spiritual importance of each of these components (''Puja Samagri'') enhances the ''bhav'' (Spiritual emotion) towards them, thereby making the religious ritual rich in ''bhav''. With this objective in mind the spiritual importance and salient features of the components (''Puja Samagri'') like turmeric, vermilion, ''gandha'' (sandalwood paste), flowers, ''akshata'', betel nut, coconut, ''Panchakhadya'', incense sticks, camphor etc. used in ritualistic worship are mentioned in this article.		# ''Puja Samagri (various substances) used in ritualistic worship'' : Some religious rituals are incomplete without the help of other components, for example, specific substances (''Puja Samagri'') are necessary in ritualistic worship of God. These components aiding the religious rituals are an important link in seeking the grace of God through the medium of religious rituals. Understanding the spiritual importance of each of these components (''Puja Samagri'') enhances the ''bhav'' (Spiritual emotion) towards them, thereby making the religious ritual rich in ''bhav''. With this objective in mind the spiritual importance and salient features of the components (''Puja Samagri'') like turmeric, vermilion, ''gandha'' (sandalwood paste), flowers, ''akshata'', betel nut, coconut, ''Panchakhadya'', incense sticks, camphor etc. used in ritualistic worship are mentioned in this article.
	# ''Pujari :'' Pujari is a designation given to a Hindu temple priest who performs pūja. The word comes from the Sanskrit word "पूजा" meaning worship. They are responsible for performing temple rituals, including pūjā and aarti. Pujari are mainly drawn from the Hindu Brahmin.		# ''Pujari :'' Pujari is a designation given to a Hindu temple priest who performs pūja. The word comes from the Sanskrit<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanskrit]</ref> word "पूजा" meaning worship. They are responsible for performing temple rituals, including pūjā and aarti. Pujari are mainly drawn from the Hindu Brahmin.
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	# ''Puja Samagri (various substances) used in ritualistic worship'' : Some religious rituals are incomplete without the help of other components, for example, specific substances (''Puja Samagri'') are necessary in ritualistic worship of God. These components aiding the religious rituals are an important link in seeking the grace of God through the medium of religious rituals. Understanding the spiritual importance of each of these components (''Puja Samagri'') enhances the ''bhav'' (Spiritual emotion) towards them, thereby making the religious ritual rich in ''bhav''. With this objective in mind the spiritual importance and salient features of the components (''Puja Samagri'') like turmeric, vermilion, ''gandha'' (sandalwood paste), flowers, ''akshata'', betel nut, coconut, ''Panchakhadya'', incense sticks, camphor etc. used in ritualistic worship are mentioned in this article.		# ''Puja Samagri (various substances) used in ritualistic worship'' : Some religious rituals are incomplete without the help of other components, for example, specific substances (''Puja Samagri'') are necessary in ritualistic worship of God. These components aiding the religious rituals are an important link in seeking the grace of God through the medium of religious rituals. Understanding the spiritual importance of each of these components (''Puja Samagri'') enhances the ''bhav'' (Spiritual emotion) towards them, thereby making the religious ritual rich in ''bhav''. With this objective in mind the spiritual importance and salient features of the components (''Puja Samagri'') like turmeric, vermilion, ''gandha'' (sandalwood paste), flowers, ''akshata'', betel nut, coconut, ''Panchakhadya'', incense sticks, camphor etc. used in ritualistic worship are mentioned in this article.
	# ''Pujari :'' Pujari is a designation given to a Hindu temple priest who performs pūja. The word comes from the Sanskrit word "पूजा" meaning worship. They are responsible for performing temple rituals, including pūjā and aarti. Pujari are mainly drawn from the Hindu Brahmin.		# ''Pujari :'' Pujari is a designation given to a Hindu temple priest who performs pūja. The word comes from the Sanskrit word "पूजा" meaning worship. They are responsible for performing temple rituals, including pūjā and aarti. Pujari are mainly drawn from the Hindu Brahmin.
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	== Shodashopachara Puja<big>:</big> ==		== Shodashopachara Puja<big>:</big> ==

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	# ''Puja Samagri (various substances) used in ritualistic worship'' : Some religious rituals are incomplete without the help of other components, for example, specific substances (''Puja Samagri'') are necessary in ritualistic worship of God. These components aiding the religious rituals are an important link in seeking the grace of God through the medium of religious rituals. Understanding the spiritual importance of each of these components (''Puja Samagri'') enhances the ''bhav'' (Spiritual emotion) towards them, thereby making the religious ritual rich in ''bhav''. With this objective in mind the spiritual importance and salient features of the components (''Puja Samagri'') like turmeric, vermilion, ''gandha'' (sandalwood paste), flowers, ''akshata'', betel nut, coconut, ''Panchakhadya'', incense sticks, camphor etc. used in ritualistic worship are mentioned in this article.		# ''Puja Samagri (various substances) used in ritualistic worship'' : Some religious rituals are incomplete without the help of other components, for example, specific substances (''Puja Samagri'') are necessary in ritualistic worship of God. These components aiding the religious rituals are an important link in seeking the grace of God through the medium of religious rituals. Understanding the spiritual importance of each of these components (''Puja Samagri'') enhances the ''bhav'' (Spiritual emotion) towards them, thereby making the religious ritual rich in ''bhav''. With this objective in mind the spiritual importance and salient features of the components (''Puja Samagri'') like turmeric, vermilion, ''gandha'' (sandalwood paste), flowers, ''akshata'', betel nut, coconut, ''Panchakhadya'', incense sticks, camphor etc. used in ritualistic worship are mentioned in this article.
	# ''Pujari :''		# ''Pujari :'' Pujari is a designation given to a Hindu temple priest who performs pūja. The word comes from the Sanskrit word "पूजा" meaning worship. They are responsible for performing temple rituals, including pūjā and aarti. Pujari are mainly drawn from the Hindu Brahmin.

	== Shodashopachara Puja<big>:</big> ==		== Shodashopachara Puja<big>:</big> ==

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	# ''Puja Samagri (various substances) used in ritualistic worship'' :		# ''Puja Samagri (various substances) used in ritualistic worship'' : Some religious rituals are incomplete without the help of other components, for example, specific substances (''Puja Samagri'') are necessary in ritualistic worship of God. These components aiding the religious rituals are an important link in seeking the grace of God through the medium of religious rituals. Understanding the spiritual importance of each of these components (''Puja Samagri'') enhances the ''bhav'' (Spiritual emotion) towards them, thereby making the religious ritual rich in ''bhav''. With this objective in mind the spiritual importance and salient features of the components (''Puja Samagri'') like turmeric, vermilion, ''gandha'' (sandalwood paste), flowers, ''akshata'', betel nut, coconut, ''Panchakhadya'', incense sticks, camphor etc. used in ritualistic worship are mentioned in this article.
			# ''Pujari :''
	Some religious rituals are incomplete without the help of other components, for example, specific substances (''Puja Samagri'') are necessary in ritualistic worship of God. These components aiding the religious rituals are an important link in seeking the grace of God through the medium of religious rituals. Understanding the spiritual importance of each of these components (''Puja Samagri'') enhances the ''bhav'' (Spiritual emotion) towards them, thereby making the religious ritual rich in ''bhav''. With this objective in mind the spiritual importance and salient features of the components (''Puja Samagri'') like turmeric, vermilion, ''gandha'' (sandalwood paste), flowers, ''akshata'', betel nut, coconut, ''Panchakhadya'', incense sticks, camphor etc. used in ritualistic worship are mentioned in this article.

	== Shodashopachara Puja<big>:</big> ==		== Shodashopachara Puja<big>:</big> ==

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			# ''Puja Samagri (various substances) used in ritualistic worship'' :

			Some religious rituals are incomplete without the help of other components, for example, specific substances (''Puja Samagri'') are necessary in ritualistic worship of God. These components aiding the religious rituals are an important link in seeking the grace of God through the medium of religious rituals. Understanding the spiritual importance of each of these components (''Puja Samagri'') enhances the ''bhav'' (Spiritual emotion) towards them, thereby making the religious ritual rich in ''bhav''. With this objective in mind the spiritual importance and salient features of the components (''Puja Samagri'') like turmeric, vermilion, ''gandha'' (sandalwood paste), flowers, ''akshata'', betel nut, coconut, ''Panchakhadya'', incense sticks, camphor etc. used in ritualistic worship are mentioned in this article.

	== Shodashopachara Puja<big>:</big> ==		== Shodashopachara Puja<big>:</big> ==

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	== Purpose of rituals<big> :</big> ==		== Purpose of rituals<big> :</big> ==
	The Vedic conception of sacrifice as a link between the celestial beings and men is explained in the Karma Kanda section. Performance of any ritual is an excellent training for the wandering mind and in truth is a sadhana for spiritual progress. The rites are also known as ‘sacrifice’ since one is taught to dedicate oneself and all of one’s possessions, including the fruits of the ritual.		The Vedic conception of sacrifice as a link between the celestial beings and men is explained in the Karma Kanda section. Performance of any ritual is an excellent training for the wandering mind and in truth is a sadhana for spiritual progress. The rites are also known as ‘sacrifice’ since one is taught to dedicate oneself and all of one’s possessions, including the fruits of the ritual.

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	== Shodashopachara Puja<big>:</big> ==		== Shodashopachara Puja<big>:</big> ==

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	All these 16 steps are symbolical representations of the various forms of expressing reverence like offering the deity a golden throne to be seated, washing his feet, washing his hands, offering him water to drink, ceremonial bathing with sacred waters, offering new clothes, anointing him with sandal paste and other perfumes, adorning of jewels, worshipping with flowers, offering of fragrant incense, lighting the lamp, offering food (Prasada), fruits and sweet drinks, chanting his praises, offering Arati and finally prostrating to him and seeking his blessings.		All these 16 steps are symbolical representations of the various forms of expressing reverence like offering the deity a golden throne to be seated, washing his feet, washing his hands, offering him water to drink, ceremonial bathing with sacred waters, offering new clothes, anointing him with sandal paste and other perfumes, adorning of jewels, worshipping with flowers, offering of fragrant incense, lighting the lamp, offering food (Prasada), fruits and sweet drinks, chanting his praises, offering Arati and finally prostrating to him and seeking his blessings.

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	<big>~~Purpose of rituals~~ :</big>

	The Vedic conception of sacrifice as a link between the celestial beings and men is explained in the Karma Kanda section. Performance of any ritual is an excellent training for the wandering mind and in truth is a sadhana for spiritual progress. The rites are also known as ‘sacrifice’ since one is taught to dedicate oneself and all of one’s possessions, including the fruits of the ritual.		The Vedic conception of sacrifice as a link between the celestial beings and men is explained in the Karma Kanda section. Performance of any ritual is an excellent training for the wandering mind and in truth is a sadhana for spiritual progress. The rites are also known as ‘sacrifice’ since one is taught to dedicate oneself and all of one’s possessions, including the fruits of the ritual.

	== <big>~~Shodashopachara Puja~~:</big> ==		== Shodashopachara Puja<big>:</big> ==
	Shodashopachara-puja means the Upachar/service Shodasa/sixteen-steps in the performance of PUJA, on special occasions.		Shodashopachara-puja means the Upachar/service Shodasa/sixteen-steps in the performance of PUJA, on special occasions.

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	== ~~<big>~~Benefits of Shodashopachara Puja:</big> ==		== Benefits of Shodashopachara Puja<big>:</big> ==

	* Negative thoughts are all removed, feelings of positivity and newness restored		* Negative thoughts are all removed, feelings of positivity and newness restored

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	== Puja: ==		== Puja: ==
	Puja (Prayer) is the first step to impart training to the mind to concentrate and involve physically and mentally while performing worship of God. It is important to understand the meaning of “MANTRAS” and actions required to be performed to obtain the complete benefits of the prayers.		Puja (Prayer) is the first step to impart training to the mind to concentrate and involve physically and mentally while performing worship of God. It is important to understand the meaning of “MANTRAS” and actions required to be performed to obtain the complete benefits of the prayers.

			In Hindu practice, puja is done on a variety of occasions, frequency and settings. It may include a daily puja done in the home, or occasional temple ceremonies and annual festivals. In other cases, puja is held to mark a few lifetime events such as birth of a baby or a wedding, or to begin a new venture. The two main areas where puja is performed are in the home and at temples to mark certain stages of life, events or some festivals such as Durga Puja and Lakshmi Puja. Puja is not mandatory in Hinduism. It may be a routine daily affair for some Hindus, periodic ritual for some, and rare for other Hindus. In some temples, various pujas may be performed daily at various times of the day; in other temples, it may be occasional.

	“<sup><big>Shodasa Upacahar</big></sup>” is a complete process of performing the rituals of puja, the worship. Upachar means service; there are 16 upachars to be executed for worship. It is usually rendered with the vedic chantings. Alternately one should close the eyes and perform this offering mentally (manasa puja). All these “Shodasha upachara puja” is a standard practice in temples and also at home on special occasions.		“<sup><big>Shodasa Upacahar</big></sup>” is a complete process of performing the rituals of puja, the worship. Upachar means service; there are 16 upachars to be executed for worship. It is usually rendered with the vedic chantings. Alternately one should close the eyes and perform this offering mentally (manasa puja). All these “Shodasha upachara puja” is a standard practice in temples and also at home on special occasions.

	All these 16 steps are symbolical representations of the various forms of expressing reverence like offering the deity a golden throne to be seated, washing his feet, washing his hands, offering him water to drink, ceremonial bathing with sacred waters, offering new clothes, anointing him with sandal paste and other perfumes, adorning of jewels, worshipping with flowers, offering of fragrant incense, lighting the lamp, offering food (Prasada), fruits and sweet drinks, chanting his praises, offering Arati and finally prostrating to him and seeking his blessings.		All these 16 steps are symbolical representations of the various forms of expressing reverence like offering the deity a golden throne to be seated, washing his feet, washing his hands, offering him water to drink, ceremonial bathing with sacred waters, offering new clothes, anointing him with sandal paste and other perfumes, adorning of jewels, worshipping with flowers, offering of fragrant incense, lighting the lamp, offering food (Prasada), fruits and sweet drinks, chanting his praises, offering Arati and finally prostrating to him and seeking his blessings.

	In Hindu practice, puja is done on a variety of occasions, frequency and settings. It may include a daily puja done in the home, or occasional temple ceremonies and annual festivals. In other cases, puja is held to mark a few lifetime events such as birth of a baby or a wedding, or to begin a new venture. The two main areas where puja is performed are in the home and at temples to mark certain stages of life, events or some festivals such as Durga Puja and Lakshmi Puja. Puja is not mandatory in Hinduism. It may be a routine daily affair for some Hindus, periodic ritual for some, and rare for other Hindus. In some temples, various pujas may be performed daily at various times of the day; in other temples, it may be occasional.

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	== <big>~~See also~~:</big> ==		== See also<big>:</big> ==

	[https://www.hinduamerican.org/blog/hindu-puja-instructions]		[https://www.hinduamerican.org/blog/hindu-puja-instructions]
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	== ~~<big>~~Sudhhi/suchihi mantram~~</big><big>~~:[https://shlokam.org/apavitrapavitro/ Apavitraha pavitrova]~~</big>~~ ==		== Sudhhi/suchihi mantram:[https://shlokam.org/apavitrapavitro/ Apavitraha pavitrova] ==
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	== ~~<big>~~Mantras/Stotras of all God/Goddess~~</big>~~ <ref>Mantras and [https://stotranidhi.com/en/puja-vidhi-in-english/ Stotras]</ref> ==		== Mantras/Stotras of all God/Goddess <ref>Mantras and [https://stotranidhi.com/en/puja-vidhi-in-english/ Stotras]</ref> ==
	“Mananaat traayate iti mantrah” – That which uplifts us by continuous repetition is a ‘Mantra’!		“Mananaat traayate iti mantrah” – That which uplifts us by continuous repetition is a ‘Mantra’!