Questions tagged [worship]
Worship is the act of praising and seeking the blessings of God. It is widely referred to as Pooja in Hinduism.
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Is there any mention of Rama worship in Scriptures?
I respect Lord Ram but is there any mention of Lord Ram worship in any Scriptures i need lot of references🙏🏻..thanks
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Why people should worship of god?
Here are some reasons why people worship God (or gods), depending on the religion:
Connection to Something Higher: Many find comfort and purpose in believing in a higher power that created and ...
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Information about shabar mantras
For sanskrit mantras, we do have compilations like the tantrika nibandhas. Is there something similar for shabar mantras? Also, is nath sampradaya the only tradition which uses shabar mantras?
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Can I use unorthodox methods to worship Devi Maa?
Recently I experienced a very intense devotion towards Devi Maa, I surrendered myself to her completely. I'm consumed by a deep longing for her, I don't know what they call this but I feel like I want ...
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Can you pray to Vedic gods without doing yajña
Can you pray to gods like Indra, Agni, Varuna without doing a yajña?
Just praying to them in mind, chanting mantras in mind or saying prayers in mind in languages other than sanskrit.
Is it possible?
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Why is Shiva bhakti termed as the religion of Monsters in the Vamana purana?
Vaman Purāna 11.15-16,26 says this
Does this mean if I devote myself to Shiva with the exclusion of all other devatas, It would make me a demon?
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Why is worshipping multiple idols/symbols of certain deities forbidden in the Narada Purana?
The Narada Purana (I.67.120) says-
शंखचक्रशिलालिंगविघ्नसूर्यद्वयं तथा ।। ६७-१२० ।।
शक्तित्रयं न चैकत्र पूजयेद्दुःखकारणम् ।।
One must not perform simultaneous worship of Two Sankha Chakras or
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Is Ganesha ever worshiped by Madhura bhava?
I've come across information on madhura bhava for both Vishnu (in the form of Krishna) and Shiva (in the form of Bhikshatana). But I was curious if Ganesha is ever worshiped this way? I know there is ...
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Can Chanting the Lalita saharanama actually grant any benefits when it's interpolated?
I have seen several 'anecdotal' sources on the internet that claim that the The Lalita sahasranama popularly attrituted to the Lalitamahatmya of the Brahmanda purana grants material and spiritual ...
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Combinations and maintainance of Rudraksha?
I wanted to know , if the scriptures and purana allow a person to wear any number of Rudraksha in any , odd or even parity , for combined effect without creating any bad consequence . Also , what are ...
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Is it possible to worship God in forms that aren't sanctioned by any scripture?
As per what I have heard in Hindu belief, God manifests in front of a devotee in any form that the devotee wants him to. However, from a personal viewpoint, my mind does not find any connection or ...
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How to worship a shiva linga?
How does one practice to worship shiva linga in house? What are the specific days and events which are essential to be performed, and do we have to put milk,curd,honey and ghee each week to maintain ...
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Can I pray to Navagrahas at night like 7:00-9;00?
Can I pray to Navagrahas after dark or is it inauspicious? Please give scriptural references.
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Can One Worship God as a Wife?
Mirabai Worshipped God as a Husband. Saints of the Radhavallabha sect Worship God as sakhi or swamini. There are some devotees who Worship God as their mother, and even others who worship God in the ...
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Does Shri Yantra really increases wealth? If so, how to use it and what are the vidhi-nishedhas?
What are the methods of using Shri Yantra? Can I, a Kshatriya by nature, worship it? What are the thing to avoid? Also can you mention where can I find elaborate information regarding these?
