Pooja is performed in front of the idols on the pooja days. In the Hindu families, however pooja is performed regularly at home by the family members. Poojs is a sacred ritual and is done with proper devotion and dedication. Usually the pooja is performed after having bath and of course in washed clothes. In the temples the priests or the pundits worship the idols. On special occasions during the special pooja days pooja is performed in front of the idol of the Gods and Goddesses and this involves a rather elaborate ritual. The pooja items play a significant role in different steps of pooja.
The special poojas in India like, the Durga Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Saraswati Puja, Kali Puja, Shiva Ratri Broto, Narayana Puja, Ganesh Puja, Monosha Puja Homam, Satyanarayana Puja are celebrated with elaborate ritual. Durga Puja is the grand festival of the Hindus and this pooja is celebrated by the people of all races. As religion plays a big role in the socio cultural scenario in India, the poojas play a big role and celebrated through out the year.
A lot of items are required in the pooja. The major pooja items like, Diya, Garland, Mukut, Idols and Sculptures, Conch Shell, Betel leaves, Camphor, Asana, Gangajal, Dhoop, Pooja thali, Bell, Kumkum, Peacock lamp, Vesels and spoon, Chandan, Abir, Haldi etc.
Pooja involves the use of a variety of pooja items. Some of the most important pooja items are, Idols and Sculptures, Diya, Garland, Mukut, Conch Shell, Asana, Betel leaves, Camphor, Gangajal, Dhoop, Peacock lamp, Shankha, Saligrama Rudrakshas, Pooja thali, Bell, Kumkum, Vesels and spoon, Chandan, Abir, Haldi etc.
Janeu/Janou marks an integral part of the culture of India. It is an important part of the pooja. The Janeu/Janou is a white thread, which is worn by the priest while performing the pooja. In Indian tradition Janeu/Janou is considered as a sacred thread while worshipping the Gods and Goddesses. The auspicious white thread or Janeu/Janou is granted to an unmarried boy on a special ceremony called the Upanayan Sanskar. The
Janeu/Janou is considered necessary to wear during the pooja. After getting the Janeu/Janou one gets the honor participate in every Vedic ritual. The ceremony of presenting the Janeu/Janou is done usually during the childhood and a mandatory. The Janeu/Janou has an important role in pooja.
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