The shrine will contain images of the family's chosen deity, either as a framed picture or in the form of a murti. Worship is often a scaled-down version of the elaborate puja performed in the mandir and performed by the ladies of the household, early in the mornings. Children may also be taught their tradition by actively involving them in such worship.
In some homes, all food is offered to the deities before eating. In order to keep the home pure and
sanctified, Hindu people usually do not wear shoes inside. Some will also avoid other habits they consider unclean, such as smoking and drinking, eating meat, and having dogs and cats inside the house. Most Hindus consider it essential to bathe at least once a day, especially before worship.
Glossary terms
Kula-deva – the traditional family deity Ishta-deva – the specific deity a person chooses to worshipQuote
At home, all our food is offered to God. My Mum puts a little of each dish into stainless steel bowls on a tray. Then she puts it on the shrine and says some prayers while ringing the bell. Afterwards we all say a prayer before eating.
(Subhadra, aged 11)
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