Worship: Essentials for Puja

by Meera Sashital

The various religions of the world have different rituals and objects used in worship. Offerings to the Divine vary according to region, tradition or availability. But only one stream of thought runs through them all like a pure, flowing river. The predominant idea behind all offerings and prayers and puja (rituals of worship), is the surrender of oneself to the All powerful, Absolute and Almighty and to seek His blessings, protection and forgiveness in our passage through life.