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They worship by going to a temple or worship in there home or in a outdoor shrine.They pray bythere shrine or in there temple. They pray to one particular god such as Ganesha or Siva.

Hindu worship at home or in the temple involves these sixteen procedures. They are similar to what one would do to a respected visitor.

Avahana ("invocation"). The deity is invited to the ceremony.

Asana. The deity is offered a seat.

Svagata ("greeting"). The deity is asked if the journey has gone well.

Padya. The deity's feet are symbolically washed.

Arghya. Water is offered so the deity may wash face and teeth.

Acamanıya. Water is offered for sipping.

Madhuparka. The deity is offered a water-and-honey drink.

Snana or abhisekha. Water is offered for symbolic bathing.

Anulepana or gandha. Perfumes and ointments are applied to the image.

Vastra ("clothing"). Here a cloth may be wrapped around the image and ornaments affixed to it.

Puspa. Flowers are offered before the image, or garlands draped around its neck.

Dhupa. Incense is burned before the image.

Dıpa or arati. A burning lamp is waved in front of the image.

Naivedya . Foods such as cooked rice, fruit, clarified butter, sugar, and betel leaf are offered.

Namaskara or pranama. The worshiper and family bow or prostrate themselves before the image to offer homage.

Visarjana or udvasana. The deity is informed that the worship is complete.

Read more: Where_and_how_do_Hindus_worship

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