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Puja: different Hindu expressions
I can explain why puja is important in daily life.
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Year 6
Puja: different Hindu expressions
I can explain why puja is important in daily life.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Hindu worship is called puja.
- Puja has many symbolic parts to it.
- Puja can take place at home or the mandir.
Keywords
Puja - rituals of worship performed by Hindus
Symbolic - used to describe an action or object with a deeper meaning
Deity - a god or goddess
Murti - a physical representation of a deity, usually a statue
Common misconception
Hindus all have the same murti in their puja.
Hindus use different murti to ask for different aspects in their lives.
The lesson would be enhanced through using Hindu artefacts. For example, the puja tray with objects that pupils could see, touch and smell.
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
What is the Hindu place of worship called?
church
synagogue
Q2.
Which symbol is used to represent creation for Hindus?
cross
dove
fish
Q3.
Hindus believe in one ultimate reality called ...
Allah
Murti
Q4.
How does the story of Svetakatu help Hindus understand Brahman?
by teaching Hindus how to behave
by explaining how salty water came into existence
by teaching the importance of deities
Q5.
The three most important forms of Brahman are Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Together they are known as the ...
murti
twomutri
fourmurti
Q6.
What does the term omnipresent mean in the context of Hindu Dharma?
Brahman can be in more than one place at the same time.
Brahman is more powerful than any deity.
Brahman is only present during worship.
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Incense is linked with which sense in puja?
Q2.
What is the main purpose of puja?
to celebrate festivals
to socialise with friends
Q3.
Why do Hindus clean and collect items before starting puja?
to make the puja last longer
to impress guests who come to watch
Q4.
Put the key parts of puja in the correct order:
Q5.
Match each object with its significance in puja.
sound of creation and the universe
creates a sacred atmosphere
visible sign of devotion and blessings
symbolises gratitude and devotion
Q6.
What do we call food offerings after they are placed in front of the murti?
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