Questions tagged [rituals]
For questions about customs and traditions in Hinduism (called "Karma kanda", as opposed to "Jnana kanda", which refers to the philosophical aspects of Hinduism).
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What is the difference between pūjā, naivedya, arcanā and abhiṣeka, especially regarding the offering of flowers and leaves?
In many temples and homes the terms pūjā, naivedya, arcanā and abhiṣeka are used, but their exact scope and mutual differences are not always clear.
I have the following specific questions:
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Simple Hindu procedure to make holy raksha-dhaaga to tie on wrist
Is there a simple way to make a Hindu raksha-dhaaga protection thread to tie on the wrist ?
Just in your home-mandir puja-ghar type of thing
Can you make a holy thread to tie around the neck also in ...
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In puja is it ok to blow out the incense stick fire and also the diya ? Is that disresepctful to IshtDev or AgniDev in any way?
When you are doing daily puja, is it ok to blow out the incense stick (dhoop) at the start of the puja, so it smokes properly ?
Also, is it ok to blow out the diya at the end of the puja, or is that ...
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Are men not allowed to perform any sacrifice or ritual without a wife according to the Vedas?
Consider the following words of Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Swami, also known as the Kanchi Paramacharya):
Only a householder with a wife may perform sacrifices, not
studentbachelors and ...
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What is the source of these sets of seven vows ("Saat Vachan") taken during marriage?
There is a tradition in Hindu marriages, especially in north of India, in which the couple takes some marital vows, usually seven in number ('Saat Vachan'). This is popularly considered to be a ...
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Does Indra receive our merits if we don’t end our puja with him?
I seen a few Youtube videos mentioning that Indra has received a boon that after chanting a mantra we should put water below our worship mat, then touch it with out fingers and then touch our head and ...
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Where can I find the reference to Nabapatrika Snana performed during Durga Puja?
Where can I find the reference to Nabapatrika Snana performed during Durga Puja?
Nabapatrika is the collection of nine plants that represent Navadurga.
At the beginning of the Durga puja, after bodhon ...
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Can Surya's worhsip be performed in a Vigraha even after sunset?
Some Pujas can be performed after sunset, in Pradosha period (first few hours after sunset), Nishitha period (midnight), or other periods of the night. This is common for Pujas of Shakti and Shiva (as ...
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If the sadhana instructions don’t specify clothes, does it matter what the sadhak wears?
Some sadhana instructions do not say what to wear (others tell exactly what color fabric, asan-color, etc)
For the sadhanas that don’t specify wardrobe, does it matter what is worn by the sadhak ?
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How does the Mahabharata describe the cleanup after Kurukshetra war?
Kurukshetra occurred 36 years before Kali-yuga. Archaeologists have finds linked to the Mahabharata 1 2, but no unequivocal layer for a single 18-day war. The scripture say the dead were cremated, ...
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For Bhakti (Devotion) Is Bhaav (Feeling) More Important Or Rituals/Rites/Techniques?
In bhakti-marg would bhaav/feeling be most important ?
In Tantra-sadhana for example, rites/rituals/technique are very important for sadhana to be successful
According to Hinduism texts, in bhakti, ...
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How do Hindu women become female naga sadhus ? Is by initiation and finding Naga sadhu guru ? Is qualification/initiation info given in Tantra texts?
Saw some female Naga sadhus while watching (way too much) coverage of Kumbh Mela
I didn’t even know female Naga sadhus were a thing
But there are many of them.
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Suvasini/Sumangali puja
Looking for process, significance and merits of Suvasini or Samangali (married women) puja - which normally performed in Shakti worship, alongside Kumaris. Please can someone help.
Found Kumari puja ...
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In modern times, is it acceptable or valid to do diksha/puja on Facetime video calls & Zoom? This is done on iphones, people I know pay for this stuff
Where I'm located, many people are taking diksha and conducting puja on iphone video calls.
So the pandit/priest will officiate on video, on Facetime or Zoom, and the people will be in their house on ...
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Sutak rules and scenarios
1)It is common in Hindu that when someone who is maternal relation passes away a morning will be observed for 12 days(few will have 3 and few may have 30-40 days).During that sutak period ideally they ...
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