Personal Devotion in the Home (HSC SSCE Studies of Religion): Flashcards

Central practice of Hindu worship; means 'worship' or 'reverence'

Ritual waving of ghee lamps before deity, symbolises enlightenment

Statue, icon or picture of a deity; focal point for worship

At the beginning and end of each day

God of new endeavours; worshipped when beginning new projects

Goddess of learning; receives prayers about education/knowledge

Unbroken rice grains offered during puja; symbolises prosperity

Sanskrit prayer; 'essence of Vedas'; prayer for enlightenment

Lies in devotion & pure heart, not material worth

Dedicated room, corner of room, or shelf/platform