Puja: different Hindu expressions
I can explain why puja is important in daily life.
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.
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