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Puja |
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Puja is how Hindus worship their gods. Puja often includes prayers, blessings, songs and other rituals. It is through puja that Hindus make a spiritual connection with a god. Most often, this connection is enabled through contact with a murti (statue or image). Puja in the mandir often includes ringing the ghant (bell), bowing in front of the murtis, offering fruit or flowers, and walking around the shrines clockwise. Many Hindus also choose to worship at home. Other types of puja include:
Puja can also involve pilgrimage. |
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