Incence is burnt for people to get good feelings or rather not to get bad feelings so that they concentrate on puja. Bell is rung in order not to hear any thing else. So, the mind will be active and present.
A woman can't enter the kitchen during a puja ceremony.
If you're talking about the Indian food then, Puja is known as Poha in India.
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.
Most Buddhists will only eat vegetables or fruit during Magha Puja. They definitely do not eat meat.
Manasha Puja is performed during the rainy season when the snakes are most active however it can be done at any time if you wish
Durga puja, Garia Puja, Kali Puja, Laxmi Puja, Saraswati Puja
Vasanto Durga puja or Vasanti Puja is the original form of Durga puja celebrated during Feb -March (Vasantha or spring season). The current form of Durga Puja was started by 'Rama' before he fought with Ravana to to resque his wife Sita. So this is also known as 'Akalbodhon' - untimely Puja. T hen onwards the Akalbodhon came into significance. There are still few people who follow the original calender of Vasantha Durga Puja
The banni tree was employed by the Pandavas to stock their arms during the period of Agnatavas. While Banni Puja is a Vijaya Dashami ritual.
Kharchi puja durga puja and garia puja
lakshmi puja
During my Puja vacation, I typically spend time with family and friends, visit temples and participate in religious activities, enjoy traditional food and sweets, and take part in cultural events and celebrations. It's a time for relaxation and rejuvenation while also connecting with my cultural and religious roots.
Generally speaking morning Puja is done after bathing(snaan) and before breakfast. In my opinion - Puja is a personal activity and you should use your own knowledge.