Puja (Sanskrit: पूजा, romanized: pūjā) is a worship ritual performed by Hindus to offer devotional homage and prayer to one or more deities, to host and honour a guest, or to spiritually celebrate an event.

puja, in Hinduism, ceremonial worship, ranging from brief daily rites in the home to elaborate temple rituals. The word puja is derived from the Dravidian pu (“flower”). In its simplest form, puja usually consists of making an offering of flowers or fruit to an image or statue (murti) of a god.

2018年8月23日 · Puja is worship. It is a Sanskrit term used in Hinduism to refer to the worship of a deity through observance of rituals including daily prayer.

2020年11月11日 · The traditional 16-step puja is called the Shodashopachara Puja in Sanskrit — shodasha meaning 16, and upachāra meaning offering given with devotion. It can be performed for an Ishta Deva in a fairly short time period on a daily basis as a spiritual practice (sādhana) fostering discipline and devotion. This allows the devotee to set aside a ...

2025年3月27日 · Explore the timeless tradition of puja in Hinduism. Discover its scriptural foundations, the 16-step Shodasha Upachara Puja, and immersive temple experiences at Kashi Vishwanath, Meenakshi Amman, Srirangam, and Jagannath Temples.

In Hinduism we come across a common method of worship called puja or pooja. Unlike the elaborate sacrificial ceremonies, it can be performed by anyone except those who have incurred impurity due to menstruation or the death of a family member, etc.

Puja is a worship ritual performed in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It involves offering light, flowers, water, and food to deities. Puja holds great spiritual and cultural significance in Hinduism. The rituals of puja may vary based on sect, region, and occasion.

Puja refers to worship, particularly of the sacred image. Each sampradaya (denomination) has elaborate rules for its performance, and the practical details vary considerably. Puja usually involves bathing and dressing the deity and offering various auspicious items, such as water, perfume, and flowers.

2023年11月21日 · A puja is a Hindu ritual of worship and reverence to honor and connect with a deity, a sacred object, or a manifestation of the divine. Puja is a fundamental practice in Hinduism and is also observed in other Indian religions like Buddhism and Jainism.

In Hinduism, pūja (or pooja) is essentially a ritual or ceremonial worship, in which offerings are made to God with devotion to earn his love and blessings. Although outwardly it may appear as a mechanical ritual, it has a hidden significance.