Rules & Discipline to Observe Prior To the Puja Day

1. You must clean the house or Temple thoroughly at least a week before a puja.
2. Do not eat any fish, meat or eggs at least TWO weeks before the Puja day This is because the Lunar Fortnight or Moon phase lasts at least  14 days
3. Try to live by the following rules at least 5 days before the Puja day

• No drinking of Alcohol, taking of Drugs
• No Sexual contact with the opposite sex
• No quarrelling with family members
• No coming into the home after Midnight (unless you are working)
• Welcome all visitors to the house and serve them good food
• Invite Religious and Spiritual people(Brahmins) to the home
• Listen to the religious songs and recitation of Mantras at this time
• Avoid the listening of Rock music etc…music must be classical in nature
  • Do not eat or drink anything salty in the morning
  • Make sure you go to the bathroom prior to the Puja, as you cannot get up and go to the washroom once the Puja has started

1. On the Day of the Puja:

Do not taste the food or prasad before the