The procedure of making a decision to perform the pooja for the welfare of all
Before commencing pooja of the main deity. Vigneswara pooja is performed to remove
all hindrances. An idol created with turmeric powder paste is worshipped as Vigneshwara.
The pooja is done for the Kalasam (vessel containing water) with sandal, turmeric
powder and flowers, invoking the presence of all the sacred rivers of India.
The idol or picture of the diety, is installed and by chanting the mantras, life
is supposed to be given to the form.
This pooja is performed on each part of the diety. If it is idol of the God the
pooja is performed from head to foot and vice versa in the case of Goddess.
It is customary to offer various food items, sweets and fruits as Naivedhyam to
God and then distribute them as Prasadham.
The final part of the pooja consists of showing camphor harathi to the
deity, which denotes the dissolution of ego.
The need for performing 'pradakshinaa' : "We cannot draw a circle
without a center point.
The Lord is the
centre, source and essence
of our Lives. Recognising Him as the focal point in our lives,
we go about doing our daily
chores. this is the significance of
Prarthana / Namaskaram
The pooja is completed by salutation and prostration, which denotes complete surrender.
Prayers are then made, for the welfare of the individual, family and the World.