Where do you place a Hindu altar?

According to the Vastu Shastra (traditional Hindu architecture), the home altar room should always be in the north east.

What do you put on a Hindu altar?

2 Materials of Worship There are several objects of worship that are used for the Hindu altar. These include, but are not limited to, a bell, lamp, incense holder and incense sticks, water container and spoon, kum kum powder and container and prashad, or offerings. Sometimes a conch shell is used as well.

How do you do Shodashopachara pooja?

Shodashopachara Puja. There are five steps within the 16 which are central to the shodashopāchara pujā. They are referred to as the pancha upachara and correlate to the five senses: touch, hearing, smell, sight, and taste. The pancha upachara are gandham, pushpam, dhoopam, deepam, and naivedyam.

Which direction should a Hindu face when praying?

Use the right direction The direction of the temple should be such that the devotee faces east while praying. If east is not possible, the west can be another alternate location for the prayer room or temple. It is recommended to use the north-eastern or eastern part of the home for installing a home temple.

How do I place the prayer altar?

A shelf, table, mantle, or desk are usually great choices. Some Feng Shui practitioners say that the altar should always be above your shoulders, but if you are using your altar for meditation, then it makes more sense to have it closer to the ground, so hip-height and knee-height altars work too.

What is a Hindu altar called?

The Hindu home shrine Most Hindus have a small shrine in their home where they can worship daily. This worship is called ‘Puja’. The shrine will contain at least one image, called a ‘murti’, of their gods, for example, Lord Ganesh or Lord Krishna.

What are prayer altars?

An altar is a structure with an upper surface for the presentation of religious offerings, for sacrifices, or for other ritualistic purposes. Altars are found at shrines, temples, churches, and other places of worship.

Can we do pooja without flowers?

Flowers are amongst the most beautiful treasures that Mother Nature has bestowed us with. Flowers are considered auspicious and they are also an integral part of Hindu worshipping. There is no puja or prayer that is considered complete without adding colourful, vibrant and fragrant flowers.

Can we keep mandir in bedroom?

Pro Tip: Vastu shastra says not to keep a mandir in your bedroom. However, if you must keep it, then place it in such a way that your feet do not point towards the mandir. Also, keep the mandir covered with a drape when not in use.