What is Pooja Seva?

Pooja Seva is a Sanskrit term where "Pooja" means worship or reverence, and "Seva" means service. It involves performing rituals and offering prayers to deities, seeking their blessings and divine connection.

Types of Pooja Seva

• Daily Pooja: Performed daily in homes and temples, involving rituals like lighting lamps, offering flowers, and chanting mantras.
• Special Pooja: Conducted on specific occasions like festivals, birthdays, and weddings.
• Temple Pooja: Performed by priests in temples, involving elaborate rituals and ceremonies.

Components of Pooja Seva

• Cleaning and decorating the worship area
• Lighting lamps (Deepa) and incense sticks (Dhupa)
• Offering flowers (Pushpa), fruits (Phala), and other materials
• Chanting mantras and prayers (Stotra)
• Performing rituals like Abhishekam (hydration ceremony)

Significance of Pooja Seva

• Connects devotees with the divine
• Brings peace, prosperity, and happiness
• Purifies the mind and soul
• Strengthens faith and devotion
• Offers spiritual growth and self-realization

Where to perform Pooja Seva

• Home: Personal worship space or altar
• Temples: Public places of worship
• Religious institutions: Ashrams, mutts, and spiritual centers

Who performs Pooja Seva

• Individuals: Devotees perform Pooja at home
• Priests: Trained professionals conduct Pooja in temples
• Purohits: Family priests perform Pooja for individuals and families