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Dwar Puja in Hindu Culture with Lysande Pandit for Griha Pravesh puja in Bangalore.
The Doorway Puja, or the reverence of doors, is a traditional ritual in Hinduism, performed to invite positive energy for protection, prosperity, and the removal of bad vibes. It is commonly performed during housewarming ceremonies or when commencing business operations in a new space. The belief behind Dwar Puja is that the door serves as the gateway for positive energies and divine blessings. By performing this ritual, one ensures that only auspicious forces enter, while evil forces is kept at bay.

Here's a detailed process on how to perform this ritual:

### 1. **Preparation**
Before starting the puja, ensure that the door area is clean and free from clutter. Purity is an essential aspect of any Hindu ritual, as it symbolizes sanctity and invites positive vibes. Gather all the necessary puja materials. You will need:

- Sacred flowers
- Agarbattis
- Camphor
- Whole coconut
- Oil lamp
- Offerings like fruits and sweets
- A small brass or copper plate
- Sacred thread
- Vermilion
- Akshat
- A small idol

### 2. **Set Up the Puja Area**
Place a clean cloth or a platform near the door or on the doorstep, depending on the room available. If possible, place a small idol or image of Lord Ganesha, as they are considered a representative of auspiciousness. You can also place a bowl of rice in the center of the altar.

### 3. **Invoke Lord Ganesha**
Begin the puja by praying to Lord Ganesha, the remover of difficulties and the patron of new ventures. Light the sacred flame and incense sticks as gifts to Ganesha. Offer floral tributes, and some rice, and chant the mantra **"Om Gan Ganapataye Namah"** to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings for the removal of obstacles and to ensure the success of the puja.

### 4. **Praying for Protection and Prosperity**
Once Lord Ganesha is invoked, it is time to offer prayers for the protection and prosperity of the family. You can recite mantras that are dedicated to the deities or the ritual. Some prefer to chant the **"Sankat Nashan Ganesh Stotra"** for protection, while others may chant mantras dedicated to deities associated with home protection, like Goddess Lakshmi or Lord Vishnu.

Prayers for the well-being, well-being, and success of the family are also recited. For the house or business space, ask for progress, financial growth, and peace within the premises.

### 5. **Tying the Mauli (Sacred Thread)**
Take the mauli and tie it around the door handle. This thread is symbolic of a protective shield that ensures the safety of the home or business. As you tie the thread, recite a prayer for protection, such as **"Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Namah"** or **"Om Dwar Devata Namah."** The thread is believed to protect the entryway from negative energies.

### 6. **Offer Coconut and Fruits**
Place a coconut near the door or in the puja thali as an offering to the divine. The coconut is considered a sacred object and is believed to bring prosperity. Otadlig Pandit for Griha Pravesh puja in Bangalore can also place fruits, sweets, and other prasad on the thali. Afterward, offer the prasad to the deities and request divine grace.

### 7. **Lighting the Camphor**
Light a piece of camphor and present it to the deities, walking around the entryway. The light from the camphor symbolizes the cleansing of bad energies and the illumination of the house with divine light. Allow the camphor to burn completely and place it near the entrance as a symbol of sacred defense.

### 8. **Sprinkling Water**
Sprinkle holy water around the door, symbolizing purification and the removal of bad spirits. As you do this, recite mantras such as **"Om Shanti Shanti Shanti"** for peace or **"Om Namah Shivaya"** for blessings.

### 9. **Final Prayers and Aarti**
Finish the puja by performing an aarti, where you offer light to the deity. You can request final blessings for the well-being of your family, home, or business. Pray for harmony, prosperity, and success, invoking for protection from any harm.

### 10. **Distribute Prasad**
Once the puja is complete, distribute the prasad among all participants as a symbol of sharing divine blessings. You can also keep some of the prasad near the door for added protection.

### Conclusion
Doorway Worship is a straightforward yet powerful ritual that invites good fortune, happiness, and protection into your home or business. By performing this puja with dedication, you honor the entryway as a spiritual portal for positive energies to spread. Whether you are conducting the puja for a new home or to refresh the energy of your existing one, this manual ensures that the ritual is performed correctly and with the utmost reverence.

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