Puja Time In Hinduism: Worship is considered to be of special importance in Hinduism. In most Hindu families, the day begins with the worship of God. Performing worship during the Brahma Muhurta (the time of Brahma Muhurta) is considered particularly auspicious and fruitful. However, due to today’s busy lifestyles, many people are unable to perform worship early in the morning. Therefore, some people perform worship after bathing in the afternoon.
Often, major religious rituals at home continue until noon. But have you ever wondered whether it’s appropriate to begin your puja at noon? Let’s understand, in simple terms, the rules laid down in the scriptures.
Why is it forbidden to start worship in the afternoon?
According to Hindu scriptures, starting a puja in the afternoon is prohibited. According to religious and folk beliefs, the period from 12 noon to 4 pm is considered a resting time for the deities. You may have noticed that the doors of temples are closed during this time so as not to disturb the deities’ rest, and therefore, it is forbidden to begin any new puja or worship at home during this time.
In certain circumstances, the afternoon prayer is not considered faulty.
Long rituals: If a puja starts in the morning and continues till afternoon or evening, there is no fault in it.
Auspicious time: If the morning muhurta for Kalash installation is missed during Navratri, then it can be done in the afternoon ‘Abhijit Muhurta’.
Special Remedy: Some rituals, such as the Kalsarpa Dosha Nivaran, are performed during Rahukaal. If Rahukaal falls during the afternoon, the ritual can be performed in the afternoon.
Meditate on God in this way in the afternoon
If you need to remember God during the afternoon, you can perform a mental prayer without touching the idol. It is auspicious to remember the name of your chosen deity and offer your respects to the resting deities from a distance.