Knowledge Hub · Puja
Guides to Hindu puja: what it is, how to do a simple puja at home, Griha Pravesh, Vastu Shanti, vehicle and business pujas, samagri, mantras, aartis and booking a pandit.
Puja is a form of Hindu worship whose practice varies by region, community and family. These guides describe common traditions respectfully and without claiming one way is the only correct one. When in doubt, follow your family custom or your pandit.
Puja is the Hindu practice of worship through offerings, prayer and ritual. This guide explains what puja means, the idea of honouring the deity as a guest, the traditional steps (upacharas), the main kinds of puja and how practice varies across India.
The pujas performed when opening a shop, office or factory, from Ganesh and Lakshmi puja to Chopda Pujan and Vishwakarma Puja, with how to choose a date and plan it at a workplace.
Griha Pravesh is the ceremony for first entering a new home. This guide explains its meaning, the three traditional types, how families choose a muhurat, the usual sequence of rituals, a preparation timeline, and what to plan for in a flat.
A practical guide to booking a pandit for a puja at home: where families find priests, the questions to ask before you confirm, samagri included versus arranging it yourself, what affects the cost, etiquette on the day, and warning signs.
A clear, respectful guide to performing a simple puja at home without a priest: what you need, how to prepare, ten steps from lighting the lamp to prasad, a five-minute daily version, and practical tips on timing and safety.
Mantras, shlokas, stotras, aartis, bhajans and chalisas are all recited in Hindu worship, but they aren't the same. This guide explains what each one is, with well-known examples, and where each fits in a puja.
A practical puja samagri list with the traditional meaning of each item, from diya, kumkum and akshata to kalash, coconut and havan samagri. Includes a basic kit for daily puja, what larger ceremonies add, and tips on buying and eco-friendly disposal.
The samskaras are Hindu rites of passage. Here are the traditional sixteen, the ceremonies families still observe, from Namkaran to weddings, and milestone birthdays such as Shashtipurti.
Vahan puja is the traditional blessing of a new car, bike or commercial vehicle. It covers when families perform it, the common steps from Ganesh puja to breaking a coconut, regional customs such as lemons under the wheels, and how to do it safely.
Vastu Shanti is a puja and havan offered to the Vastu Purusha, traditionally performed when moving into a home or after major changes. What it involves, and how it differs from Griha Pravesh.
Aroha Puja · Coming soon
Aroha Puja will let you book a pandit for any puja at home, with the samagri included or arranged by your family. It is not open for bookings yet.