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In Hinduism, a form of ceremonial worship. It may range from brief daily rites in the home to an elaborate temple ritual. A typical puja offers the image of a deity the honours accorded to a royal guest. The god is gently roused from sleep, ritually bathed and dressed, served three meals during the day, and ceremonially put to bed. Rituals may also include a sacrifice and oblation to the sacred fire. Some pujas are performed by the worshiper alone; others require a ritually pure person. A puja may be performed for a specific purpose or simply as an act of devotion.

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A ritual of worship, offering or reverence. Many forms are known in Buddhist countries, ranging from a simple offering of flowers, incense, and chanting in Theravādin countries to complex lengthy ceremonies in Tibetan forms of Buddhism. The different kinds of pūjā may be performed in public or privately both by individuals and groups.

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