Hinduism — Senses in Puja (Years 3-4) | CGP Plus - Free Printable

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Task 1 – Label the Puja Tray

We are given a picture of a puja tray with five items and a box of words to label them:

Words in the box:
- bell
- spoon
- diya lamp
- incense
- kumkum powder

Now, let’s match each item in the image to the correct label:

1. Bell – The small golden bell on the left side.
2. Spoon – The metal spoon on the right side.
3. Diya lamp – The lit oil lamp at the bottom center.
4. Incense – The two sticks standing upright in a holder (top center).
5. Kumkum powder – The red powder in a small bowl (top right).

✔ So, the labeled puja tray should have:
- Bell → left
- Spoon → right
- Diya lamp → bottom center
- Incense → top center
- Kumkum powder → top right

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Task 2 – Describe Use and Senses Involved

Now, fill in the table for each object:

| Object | Use in Worship | Senses Involved |
|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|
| Bell | The bell is rung while offering prayers or during rituals to call the gods’ attention. It is often rung when offerings are made. | Hearing |
| Spoon | The spoon is used to scoop and offer food or water to the deity. It may also be used to pour liquids like milk or water into the diya or as an offering. | Touch, Sight |
| Diya lamp | The diya (oil lamp) is lit to symbolize the removal of darkness and ignorance. Its light is offered to the deity. | Sight, Smell (from oil), Heat (touch) |
| Kumkum powder | This red powder is applied to the forehead (tilak) as a mark of devotion and blessing. It is also offered to the deity. | Touch, Sight |
| Incense | Incense sticks are burned to release fragrance, which is offered to the gods. The smoke is believed to carry prayers. | Smell, Sight |

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✔ Final Answer Summary:

#### Task 1 Labels:
- Bell → left
- Spoon → right
- Diya lamp → bottom center
- Incense → top center
- Kumkum powder → top right

#### Task 2 Table Completed:

| Object | Use in Worship | Senses Involved |
|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|
| Bell | Rung to call the gods' attention during prayers and offerings. | Hearing |
| Spoon | Used to offer food, water, or other substances to the deity. | Touch, Sight |
| Diya lamp | Lit to symbolize light overcoming darkness; its flame is offered to the god. | Sight, Smell, Touch (heat) |
| Kumkum powder | Applied as a tilak on the forehead or offered to the deity as a sign of devotion. | Touch, Sight |
| Incense | Burned to release fragrance that pleases the gods and carries prayers. | Smell, Sight |

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This activity helps children understand how different senses are engaged during Hindu worship, emphasizing the spiritual and sensory experience of *puja*.