Puja

• Puja worship involves giving respect to Brahman
• What is the bell used for 


  To awaken the God and let them know you are ready to worship: Hearing
• What are Food offerings used for

  Food, usually fruit, is given as an offering to the Gods: Taste
• Use of Murti


  An image or statue of the God being worshipped: Sight
• Use of Incense 


  Incense is burnt. It fills the room, which reminds worshippers that Brahman is always there. Incense is also burnt to purify the atmosphere: Smell
• Kum-kum powder 


  Marks the head of the worshipper and the God to show respect: touch
• The feet of the murti are 


  washed to show that the God is welcomed and as a sign of respect.
• An aarti lamp is lit and circled around the front of the God because 


  light represents love and devotion to the God. The aarti lamp is usually waved in front of the deities at the end of the puja