LESSON 5

RIDDLE
(30 vivos) I am the beginning of sorrow and the end of sickness. You cannot express happiness without me, yet I am in the midst of crosses. I am always in risk, yet never in danger. You may find me in the sun, but I am never out of darkness.

Puja and the shrine

Learning Objectives:
To explain the key features of Hindu worship To create a shrine to something in your life

What is a ritual?

Why are rituals important?

Can you think of any rituals in your life?

What is puja?
Puja is a form of Hindu worship Hindus worship one God, but God can be seen in many ways A Hindu home will probably have a shrine with a statue of a deity (image of God) This is where puja takes place

Hindu Temple

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Whats on the puja tray?

A bell A dish of red paste A spoon A water pot An incense burner An arti lamp The tray Flowers Food

Whats on the puja tray?

Represents purity To decorate the statue The smell is an offering to the deity Full of oil which is lit and waved in front of the deity Which is put on the statue and the head of the worshipper as a blessing To wake up the image of the god To offer milk or water to the statue and to the worshipper Is round and is a symbol of purity For the statue to bless

Whats on the puja tray?

A bell Red paste A spoon Water pot Incense
Represents purity To decorate the statue The smell is an offering to the deity Full of oil which is lit and waved in front of the deity Which is put on the statue and the head of the worshipper as a blessing To wake up the image of the god To offer milk or water to the statue and to the worshipper Is round and is a symbol of purity For the statue to bless

An arti lamp

The tray
Flowers Food

ANSWERS
A bell to wake up the image of the god A dish of red paste which is put on the statue and the head of the worshipper as a blessing A spoon to offer milk or water to the statue and to the worshipper A water pot represents purity An incense burner the smell is an offering to the deity An arti lamp full of oil which is lit and waved in front of the deity The tray is round and is a symbol of purity Flowers to decorate the statue Food for the statue to bless

Activity
1. What objects would you find at a Hindu shrine? Describe three main items in detail 2. For each item explain its importance. 3. The items used in puja all have special importance for Hindus. Think of an item(s) and explain why it has special importance to you. 4. Which items do you think are the most important? Extension Activity What similarities and differences are there between Hindu puja and Christian prayer? Make a list and show how they are similar/different.

PLENARY

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HOMEWORK

FIVE FACTS ABOUT TAOISM.