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A Simple Daily Puja
A basic step-by-step outline for a home puja, adaptable to any deity.
This is a simple, traditional outline for a home puja that can be adapted to whichever deity you worship. Begin by cleaning the puja space and yourself, then proceed through the steps below.
- 1
Sankalpa
Sit facing east or north, and take a moment to set your intention for the puja.
- 2
Ganesh Vandana
Begin by invoking Ganesha to remove obstacles, even if your main worship is of another deity.
- 3
Avahan (Invocation)
Invite the deity's presence into the idol or image, ringing a bell if you have one.
- 4
Offerings
Offer water, flowers, incense (dhoop), and a lit lamp (diya), one at a time, with a short prayer or mantra.
- 5
Aarti
Sing or recite an aarti while offering the lit lamp in a circular motion.
- 6
Prasad
Offer food (naivedya) and, once blessed, distribute and share it as prasad.