Deva Puje Paddhathi

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Detailed Deva Puje Paddhathi The procedure for doing Devapuja as described in “Padhyamala” by Teekacharyaru emphasis on one’s mental attitude and involvement in the ritual. It is the duty of everyone to perform devapuja daily. Devapuja consists of two types. One is puja using a Prathima (Idol) with the parivara devathas (according to the taratamya as narrated by Sri Madhva) which requires very great sanctity to be observed, and has an elaborate procedure. The other is Saligrama puja. The mantras in sandhyavandanam and devapuja are the most important & potent and make it an essential for brahmacharis & grahasthas to perform them on a daily basis. The procedure of Deva puja consists of Shodasa Upacharas. These Upacharas are as follows: 1. Arghyam (offering water to wash hands) 2. Padhyam (Offering water to wash feet) 3. Aachamanam ( water to wash mouth) 4. Madhupargham (A drink consisting of curd, ghee & honey) 5. Punaraachamanam (water to wash mouth again) 6. Snanam (Bath) 7. Vasthram (Clothes to wear) 8. Aabaharanam (Jewels) 9. Yagnyopavitham (Sacred thread) 10. Aasanam (seat) 11. Chandanam (Sandal paste) 12. Pushpam (Garland flowers) 13. Dhoopam (incence) 14. Deepam (Lighted lamps) 15. Neivedhyam (Offering of food, fruits etc...) 16. Namaskaram (Prostration) Further, the following upacharas should be offered. These are described as Rajopacharas (Royal courtesies) 1. Thamboolam (Betal leaves & betal etc...) 2. Dhakshina (Offering of coins, money) 3. Padhuka (Footwear) 4. Chathra (Umbrella) 5. Chamara 6. Vyajana (fan for breeze) 7. Dharpana (Mirror) 8. Geetha (Music) 9. Nruthya (Dance) 10. Vadhya (Instrumental Music) 11. Andholika (Swing) LIST OF ITEMS REQUIRED FOR THE PUJA: 1. Saligrama or Prathima of Vishnu, Sridevi & Bhudevi (or Sri Rama, Sita,
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