The Secret Principles of Puja

Kerala has ancient temples where there are elaborate rituals, Puja, that enhance the beneficent Chaithanya. Although there are a number of ancient and authoritative books that give precise instructions for the rituals they are rarely bothered about the symbolism attached to the rites. Even the learned priests do the rituals by rote rather that concentrating on the 'why' and would be unable to explain the thought behind the mudras and mantras. This book takes a close look at the secret of Puja - the philosophy behind the complex processes.