How to Create a Home Shrine (Hinduism)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide if you want a ready-made mandir (shrine) from a store

   However if you have decided to make a simple one, this is what you must do: , This can be used as a shrine.
   
   You may build levels in it. , This is essential, because He is considered the Lord of Good Beginnings and is worshiped before any other deity. , If you have made levels, then at the topmost level, place a patron deity, or the deity you believe is supreme above all others.
   
   If you have not made levels, you may simply place this deity in the center. , The bowl will help to store water as as an offering to the deities. , This is important.
   
   You should perform a special worship in the beginning to make the shrine consecrated and holy.
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   Step 2: or whether you want to build a simple one with what you have.

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   Step 3: If you have decided that you will buy one

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   Step 4: then purchase it from a store and place it in a corner

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   Step 5: or a quiet place in the house.

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   Step 6: Find a small table

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   Step 7: not too high.

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   Step 8: Put a murti (idol) or picture of Lord Ganesha in it.

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   Step 9: Put other images or idols of the deities you love in it as well.

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    Step 10: You may place a lamp-holder

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    Step 11: a bowl and an incense stick-holder on the shrine

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    Step 12: near the images.

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    Step 13: Worship at the shrine.

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