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| Vishnu |
| Shiva |
| Brahma |
| Lakshmi |
| Durga |
| Hanuman |
| Ganesh |
| Ram |
| Shirdi Sai Baba |
| Sai Baba |
| Tantra |
| Buddha |
| Kali |
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What is puja and Aarti
Puja is the act of showing reverence to a god, a spirit, or another aspect of the divine through invocations, prayers, songs, and rituals. An essential part of puja for the Hindu devotee is making a spiritual connection with the divine. Most often that contact is facilitated through an object: an element of nature, a sculpture, a vessel, a painting, or a print. Puja means worship,devotion and reverence. Puja is believed to be derived from the word 'pu-chey',or worship. The term puja is now used to include all forms of worship, ranging from the simple daily offerings of flowers, fruit, leaves, rice, sweetmeats and water to the deities in homes or temples, to the sacrifices in temples dedicated to Kali, Durga and other female deities. There are three kinds of pujas: "Dhirdha", "Madhya" & "Laghu". Puja ritual of idols of God has become in recent times a great of faith and belief in Hindu Religion. Puja is not only performed in temples but also in most of our homes. we worship God in our meetings before we start our days' programme of Jagran/Bhajan/Kirtans/ Ramayana and /or study of scriptures. The object of the puja ritual is to create and setup thoughts of spiritual forces in and around us. This is best achieved by chanting of some Mantra ,Bhajan or Chalisas, The benefit of puja is to remove obstacles. The pujas are performed on behalf of those who request them by us. Some of the benefits for doing specific pujas include: Obtaining happiness and peace by getting rid of malefic forces. Removing troubles that prevent us from starting on a spiritual path or business Gaining material spiritual, prosperity and abundance. Creating positive vibrations in the house, when starting new ventures such as a new job,business. Removing obstacles if suffering from losses, when starting a new business or investments. Improving the general health of body and mind, for a speedy recovery from illness. Increasing leadership skills. We can enhance the benefit of the Puja by doing spiritual practices. Some of the commonly observed practices include Meditation, Mantra Japa , Silence, Prayer, Fasting or Repeating God's name, charity. These vows can be done for one day or as long as you wish. The result of these actions is to enable us to imbibe more deeply the spiritual energy invoked by the Puja and to help purify us Listen to the powerfull Shiva Manas Puga
What is Aarti Traditionally the ‘Aarti’ is performed during the morning and evening in a Hindu household. The Aarti consists of a small flame which burns on a wick, placed on a plate, which is rotated round the Deity. The Ritual of the Aarti makes the light of the flame dispel darkness,
the incense that is burnt gives out fragrance, a bell is rung,
hands are clapped while one sings the Aarti.
Om Jaya Jagadeesha harey Swaami Jaya Jagadeesha harey A meaning Salutation to Thee, O Lord of the universe, Jo Dhyaavey Phala Paavey Dukha Vinasey Mana kaa A meaning Thou rewardest Thy devotees, who singest Thy praise, by removing
their mental afflictions. Maat Pitaa Tum Merey Sharana Gahoon kiski A meaning Thou art my Mother and Father, whose refuge I seek, Tuma Purana Paramaatmaa Tuma Antaryaami A meaning Thou art Complete and Perfect! There is nothing hidden from Thee! Tuma Karunaa Ke Saagar Tuma Paalana Kartaa A meaning Thou art an Ocean of Compassion, Thou art the Protector of all, Tum Ho Ek Agochara Sabkey Praanapati A meaning Thou art the One. The Real Essence. The Life of all lives. Deena Bandhu Dukha Harataa Thaakur Tum merey Swaami Rakshaka
tum Mere A meaning Thou, art the Succour of the oppressed, and the Remover of pain
and sorrow. Vishaya Vikaar Mitaao Paap Haro Devaa A meaning Help me to get rid of my imperfections and vices, Tan Man sab tera, sab kuchh hai tera, A meaning All that I possess belongs to Thee, Aarti Being Given to a living Guru
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