What Do Hindus Do At Home and at a mandir?

Question 0

How are elements represente during an arti ceremony in a mandir?

Answer 0

Lighted wicks waved before sacred image to infuse flames with deities love, energy and blessings -fire
Water filled shells are blown at the beginning - water
Offerings of incense and flowers- earth
Waving a fan- air

Question 1

In a mandir, what is an arti ceremony?

Answer 1

Love and devotion offered to deity

Question 2

Three other things that happen at a mandir?

Answer 2

• Prayers are sung and lighted wick is passed around congregation, head over flames, touched to eyes and head to invoke power and blessing of deity
• Worship of sacred images- murti (sacred statue or picture)
• Bhajan- hymn, music, clapping

Question 3

What do Hindus do at home?

Answer 3

Brahman is everywhere. God is invited to house through chanting.
In the home:
Arti lamp, incense stick, holy water, offerings of food, sandalwood paste