Questions tagged [worship]
Worship is the act of praising and seeking the blessings of God. It is widely referred to as Pooja in Hinduism.
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Eating Prasada during fasting
Is it ok to eat Prasada (naivedhya offered to God) during fasting day? Normally it is said that prasada must not be declined. Eating will break fasting vow?
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How is the main deity at an ISKCON temple chosen?
For example, at the ISKCON London temple, the principal dieties are Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa according to their website.
About the Deities
On the right-hand side of the shrine, you will see Radha-...
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Jīvamukti in the ribhu Gita
In a YouTube video, I heard that a jivamukti is only going to be endowed with knowledge if he worships the lord in accordance with the scriptures. Can anyone verify this is what the work says? I tried ...
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If durva is not available then what can be offered to Ganesh ji as a substitute?
Its difficult to get durva by me so what else can be offered to Ganesh ji, instead of durva.
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Why Shivling was worshipped as per Mahabharata?
I know that as per puranas like Shiva puran & Linga puran that , Lord Shiva had emerged as a fire pillar. Later on which became shivling. But are there any reasons as per Mahabharata that why it ...
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Visarjana Mantra or Stotram for Shivapuja
I would very much appreciate the Sanskritam (Devanagari), transliterated, and English for a visarjana mantra or stotram for Shivapuja.
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Is yoga the only way to experience the divine? [closed]
We see there are many different paths of worship, people worship kuldevi, kuldevta, brahma , vishnu, mahesh, durga etc. and there are different vrat and prayers, mantras associated with each of them, ...
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Why always two cotton wick used in deepa(Lamp)?
In my region(south canara) we always use 2 cotton wick for lighting lamp.
How many cotton wick should be used in lamp ? Is it always two or can we use any number of cotton wicks?
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How should one honor the birthplace of guru?
The birthplace of avatars like Krishna, Rama are considered very auspicious. Are there any references about birthplace of an acharya/guru? How should one honor the birthplace of guru? Please provide ...
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Shiva Manasa Puja of Sri Adi Shankaracharya and the Champaka flower
Shiva Manasa Puja of Sri Adi Shankaracharya has the verse below:
रत्नैः कल्पितमासनं हिमजलैः स्नानं च दिव्याम्बरं
नानारत्नविभूषितं मृगमदामोदाङ्कितं चन्दनम् ।
जातीचम्पकबिल्वपत्ररचितं पुष्पं च ...
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What is the best shloka for worship of Surya Deva?
I look for a shloka that I can chant throughout the day, for worship of Surya Deva (Aditya Hridayam is too long).
Can someone recommend any?
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Are there any flowers that are not supposed to be offered to Lord Vishnu?
There are certain flowers that should not be offered to a specific deity. For example, Tulasi is not offered to Ganesha and Ketaki or Champa is not offered to Lord Shiva. Are there any flowers, ...
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Was Bramhadev worshipped in treta and dwapara yuga?
We know Bramhadev isn't worshipped in Kaliyuga. Are there any evidence on Bramhadev being worshipped in Tretayuga and Dwaparayuga except Mahamuni Vyasa meditating on Bramhadev before writing ...
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Why does lord shiva like abhishekam?
At many places I have heard that lord shiva likes abhishekam so much and also he blesses the devotees with their desires. Why does shiva like abhishekam so much?
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What is Ganesh Chaturthi/ Ganesh Utsav idol worship size according to shastra and Dharma
In my Marathi state we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi as a Ganesh utsav for ten days and bring clay idol from market on the first day and make visarjan on 10th day.
My question is, what is the right size ...
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Is there any temple where Shiva is worshipped in the form of a pillar without pedestal?
As mentioned in What does linga literally mean in Shiva Linga? post,
The pedestal shaped as the vagina and the phallus fixed therein are symbolical of the eternal creative forces personified as ...
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Are the rituals, puja methods, dieties artis mentioned anywhere in Hindu scriptures? [closed]
Do these things exist anywhere in Hindu scriptures (Vedas, upnishads, Geeta etc.)?
Or are they later created by Brahmins?
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Bhagwan Shiva worship
I have one doubt.
If person has not accumulated any good sanchit karmas.
Will he still get blessings simply by worshipping mahadev with water and milk?
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Attitude towards other devatas
A sadhaka is focused on his or her Ishta devata. What should be his/her attitude towards other devatas? What do our scriptures say in this regard?
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Reconsecration of deities
If the consecrated murti in a temple gets damaged or destroyed, what is the scripture-prescribed way to reconsecrate and reinstate the deity? Until such reconsecration is done, how should the temple ...
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Naivedyam / offering of food
Namaste,
When making food for naivedyam, is it ok to save half of it, especially the stuffing (poornam) and use it next time to make fresh food (example: poli, kozhukkattai, etc) and offer it to god? ...
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What is the scenario when Shiva consumed halahal (poison) as per Shiva purana
Please describe briefly about the incident, when Shiva had consumed poison in the request of gods & to keep low the body temperature of Lord Shiva, moon was placed on his head & how gods have ...
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Maa Tara Tarapith prayers and chants in Sanskrit
i would like to ask if someone knows some chants or prayers to worship Tarapith Maa Tara , if possible transliterated into english (not translated).
Thank you in advance
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Who is Goddess Tvarita?
Recently I have heard about goddess named "Tvarita" and I want to know this form of goddess. So my questions are:
Who is goddess Tvarita and why she is called so?
How she is depicted in the ...
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Why do we worship Lord Hanuman on these weekdays?
We generally associate a day for the worship of different gods, like Monday for Lord Shiva, Tuesday for Lord Hanuman. What is the reason that we worship Lord Hanuman on Tuesdays and Saturdays? What is ...
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Does anyone have access to bheedaa panchanga from 'Dashavidyaa Rahasya' of Rudrayaamala Tantra [closed]
Three panchaangas of the 'Dasha vidyaa' part form of the parishishtha of Devi Rahasya by Ramchandra Kak and Harbhatta Shastrii.
Those are
1) Jvaalaamukhi
2) Shaarikaa
3) Mahaarajni
In other material ...
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Why is Sri Krishna not worshipped as father?
Lord Krishna is generally not worshipped as 'father'.He is worshippd as 'friend', 'master', 'lover', 'child' etc. Lord Shiva on the other hand, is worshipped mainly as father.
Sri Krishna told in ...
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Correct procedure of giving Arghya to Surya according to our scriptures?
What is the correct procedure of giving Arghya to Surya/Sun God according to our scriptures? Arghya is a form of worship where water sometimes with different ingredients are offered to the Sun.
I ...
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Should we worship God according to our ability?
I've seen videos on the internet where people are worshiping god, almost all the time... They suggest to do so too... It really makes me uncomfortable, as I am not much spiritual. Is it necessary to ...
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Is work worship?
There is a quote "Work is worship"
Working for our goals or just working is it worship to god?
What does this quote actually mean. Can loving our work lead to god? I really LOVE my work.
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Some daily-life hacks to always keep remembrance of God / Isht Devta or Devi
Life has lots of challenges, ups and downs. It is very easy to forget your Isht Devi/Devta (God), while enganged in worldly activities.
What are some life hacks to stay connected to God, while ...
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Whom do I worship? [duplicate]
I am really confused now, which god one should worship.
Is that one should worship all the gods?
or according to ones needs, or ones material nature?
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Can I worship Krishna to fullfill my material desires?
I wanted to know that can I worship the supreme lord (Krishna) to fulfill my material desire?
I know that those who want moksha worship him, but is worshiping him for material desires also possible?
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Difference between Archna and pooja
There are two "distinct" words used for worship, in Sanskrit, namely अर्चना and पूजा.
What is the basic difference between the two and their implementation, by a साधक (devotee) ?
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What are ashtapathi, panchapathi and tarangi in bhajans?
What are ashtapathi, panchapathi and tarangi in bhajans? Whose compositions are comprised in them and how many bhajan songs are compiled in them ?
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Did Swami Vivekananda worship a personal deity?
I have read that Ramakrishna Paramahamsa would often teach devotion to less advanced disciples but would only teach Advaita to Vivekananda. Did Vivekananda worship any personal deity?
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Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu
Is it bad if a devotee of Lord Shiva would like to worship Lord Vishnu at the same time?
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What is ashtagandha, where is it mentioned in the scriptures?
What is ashtagandha and what is it made of?
Where is it mentioned in the scriptures?
Ashtagandha is a mixture of eight ingredients available in granules or powder and is used in deity worshipping ...
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Surya Arghya ingredients mentioned in Ramayan and other scriptures?
Does anyone know what eight ingredients are mentioned in the Ramayana for Surya Arghya? I am also curious what other scriptures say about ingredients in Surya Arghya so mentioning those are welcome as ...
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Which deity is to be invoked (or appeased) first in a Vedic ritual?
In today's time most of the worship/rituals that are done are done based on the injunctions of the Tantras. Sometimes the Puranic methods are also followed ( for e.g. Durga Puja in Bengal). Sometimes ...
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Do the idols of gods and goddesses need to be made of same colour?
Do the idols of gods and goddesses worshipped in temples be of same colour as depicted in scriptures?
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Is phalashruti applicable to people who read translated versions?
Many Hindu texts have phalashruti for even reading the texts or even for reading a single shloka of such texts.
In this context I got the doubt:
Is phalashruti (for reading) applicable to those who ...
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How to worship in temples? Please explain in context of human body as temple
We know temples are a representation of human body. Please explain how one must approach each part of temple and worship it for ones progress.
For eg one prostrates at the flagpost of temple because ...
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Is nagas in temple related to Kundalini?
Does naga in temples represent kundalini?
If yes how can it be used for ones spiritual enhancenent?
What are the mantras one can use to worship it?
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What is the source that describes the devatas for each Navagraha and Nakshatra?
During the rituals for a Navagraha puja, I saw that the avahana was done for the stars (nakshatra) of the yajamaana and his family. I didn't pay much attention until I heard that the devatha for the ...
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What do we gain from chanting the names of Lord Shiva?
There are various scriptures enumerate the results one can obtain by chanting the name of Lord Shiva and it is believed that Lord Shiva is pleased very easily as compared to Lord Vishnu and Lord ...
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What scripture does the sloka 'deho devAlayaH proktaH..' come from?
देहो देवालयः प्रोक्तः जीवो देवस्सनातनः । त्यजेदज्ञाननिर्माल्यं
सोऽहं भावेन पूजयेत् ॥
deho devAlayaH proktaH jIvo devassanAtanaH |
tyajedaj~nAnanirmAlyaM so.ahaM bhAvena pUjayet ||
Which ...
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Gunas and Gods worshipped by persons of the Guna
Sattviks worship Devatas and divine forms, people of Rajasik nature worship Yakshas/ Rakhsas and the Thamasik natured worship devilish evil spirits. BG. Chapter 17, Shloka 4
So it would appear that ...
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Performing Pooja, japa etc during wife's monthly period
My question is should the men in the household perform sandhyavandanam,, Pooja and japa when the woman in the family is during her monthly menstrual cycle. We do not have provision to spare the only ...
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What is the result of worshipping Lord Sri Nityananda Rama Chandra Prabhu only/exclusively?
Srila Prabhupada says here https://prabhupadabooks.com/cc/adi/8/31 that -
A neophyte student who is not sufficiently educated or enlightened should not indulge in the worship of Śrī Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa ...
