pooja uses offerings to show many things
Puja means " a personal act of Worship of a detily" also- WORSHIP BY MAKING OFFERINGS TO THE GOD.
Take fruits, sweets or dryfruitsas offerings.
Offerings placed on the puja tray serve as a symbolic gesture of devotion and gratitude to deities during religious rituals. They typically include items like fruits, flowers, incense, and light, representing the devotee's respect and love. These offerings are believed to purify the space, invite divine blessings, and foster a connection between the worshipper and the divine. Ultimately, they enhance the spiritual atmosphere of the puja ceremony.
Puja objects are items used in Hindu religious rituals for worship and meditation. Common puja objects include incense sticks, lamps, flowers, water, fruits, and other offerings. These objects are used to create a sacred space and invite divine presence during the worship ceremony.
One can worship the deity even without the puja items. But if one has time and would like to follow a daily ritual, then they use the puja items. These can be few or many as the situation permits. The puja items are thoroughly cleaned before use.
A form of worship or offering. <---- i think there is more needed to this i reckon it is a way of simbolizing the hindus life we use loads of symbols and objects to do with the hindus all one one picture that is what i think it it as i am doing it for homework atm!! xxx
The objects on a puja tray symbolize various aspects of spirituality and devotion in Hindu rituals. They typically include items such as flowers, incense, candles, and offerings of food, each representing purity, light, and the divine presence. The tray serves as a focal point for worship, facilitating a connection between the devotee and the divine, while the offerings express gratitude and reverence. Overall, the items collectively embody the act of surrender and the intention behind the puja.
Durga puja, Garia Puja, Kali Puja, Laxmi Puja, Saraswati Puja
I think the advantage of performing Puja is to remember God - His powers and qualities and pray for to seek His Blessings in our life or maybe because God has given you the the five senses to use wisely in life...you should show your respect by worshipping and thanking him.
Kharchi puja durga puja and garia puja
In puja (a type of worship) Hindu's use all of their senses during prayer, they light inscence so that their sense of smell can also be used, to show god that they are completely focused on him and only him.
A Puja tray usually contains:A pot of water for ritual cleansing.A bell to call the family to worship.A tiny pot of the red gum gum paste to mark the forehead. This mark means that a woman's soul (her husband) is with her.An arti lamp for the arti ceremony where everybody passes their hands over the lighted lamp and then over their forehead to make them feel closer to God.An incense burner or jos stick holder.A Conch shell (in some households)And flower petalsIt may differ from sect to sect.