[BEGINNER] Puja (worship) is the central ritual practice in Hinduism, performed by devotees to honor the divine in various forms (Murtis, yantras, sacred symbols). The word "puja" comes from the Sanskrit "puj" meaning "to honor, to worship, to offer." Puja can be performed at home (Grihya Puja), in temples (Devalaya Puja), or at sacred places (Tirtha Puja). The basic structure involves: 1) establishing the deity's presence through Avahana (invitation); 2) offering padya (water for feet), arghya
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