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A puja is a bhakti yoga practice which can be very elaborate. Together, we will do a simple puja, which you will then be able to do on your own any time. We will provide a sheet with the chants, as well as a photo of Ganesha to print out if you like. We’ll talk about the symbolism of the offerings and developing bhav, or feeling, in the worship practice. It’s a sattvic feast for the senses.

 

tray (placemat size)

small plate

small cup of water

flower

small strip of fabric or ribbon

flower petals from one flower

handful of rice

1 stick incense

oil lamp or tea light

arati lamp                                                                                                                 

small towel or napkin or tissue

incense holder or very small cup of rice to hold incense

small bell

3 powders (sandalwood paste, kumkum, Siva ash)  

Guru pictures

Ganesha picture

a picture or murthi from your altar

 

Place all the items you collect on the tray, ready for the workshop. 

 

We will also talk about setting up an altar and caring for it.   

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