- Online puja
Online puja
Online puja refers to the practice of conducting traditional Hindu religious ceremonies, rituals, and worship services through the internet or online platforms. It has gained popularity in recent years, especially among individuals who may not have access to a physical temple or priest, or during times of social distancing, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here’s how online puja typically works:
Here’s how online puja typically works:
1. Selection of Service: You choose the type of puja or ritual you want to perform. It can range from simple daily prayers (like the morning or evening aarti) to more elaborate ceremonies (like Satyanarayan Puja, Ganesh Puja, or Navagraha Puja).
2. Online Priest: You connect with a qualified priest or pandit who specializes in conducting online pujas. These priests are often based in temples or sacred places and offer their services remotely.
3. Booking: You book a specific date and time for the puja with the online priest. You may need to provide details such as your name, location, and any specific requests or offerings you’d like to make.
4.Virtual Setup: On the scheduled date and time, you connect with the priest via a video conferencing platform (like Zoom, Skype, or WhatsApp). The priest sets up the necessary items for the puja at their end, and you can see everything on your screen.
5. Participation: You actively participate in the puja by following the instructions given by the priest. This may include chanting mantras, making offerings, and performing rituals as guided.
6. Offerings: You may be required to prepare offerings in advance, such as fruits, flowers, sweets, and other items, which you can offer virtually during the puja.
7. Blessings: At the end of the puja, the priest may offer blessings and prasad (sacred food) that you can receive virtually.
8. Spiritual Learning: We perform our rituals with explanations and insights into the significance of
various aspects of the ceremony. This educational aspect enhances the understanding of the
spiritual tradition that we follow.
9. Global Spiritual Unity: Our aim is to unite people from different parts of the world through
devotion and worship. It’s a shared experience which contributes to a sense of global spiritual unity
and we very much emphasise on that.
While online puja can be convenient and accessible, it’s important to choose a reputable and knowledgeable priest or service provider to ensure that the rituals are conducted correctly and with reverence.
Online puja can be a meaningful way to connect with your faith and maintain your spiritual practices, especially when physical attendance at a temple or place of worship is not possible.
