How do Hindus choose the right murti for their puja room?

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There are no universal rules for choosing murtis followed by all Hindus, but there are many guidelines followed by various Hindu communities.

As for which Devata to choose a murti of, typically a Hindu will select their Ishta Devata or personal favorite, most beloved Deity. This murti will be centermost on the shrine, and the most elaborate.

In addition, many Hindus add extra murtis to represent more of the pantheon in their puja room. Usually at least Ganesha is given a place, even if he is not the Ishta Devata.

This ubiquity in most puja rooms makes Ganesha the most popular Hindu Devata, even though he is not the most common Ishta Devata (an honor that goes to his father Shiva, followed by Hanuman).

In ancient India, 12 different kinds of offspring were regarded as the father's legitimate heirs. They don't all have to be their legal father's biological offspring.

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12 Types of Children (Legal Heir) in Ancient India

Aurasa : biological son through a woman in a typical marriage, with the Y chromosome belonging to the father.

Putrikaputra : When there isn't a son, the female is treated as one, and her son inherits the estate legally (ex : Babruvahana, born to Arjuna and Chitrangada, but became legal heir of his maternal-grandfather.)

Kshetraja : although husband is not the biological father, wife's womb. (For instance, Kunti and Madri give birth to Pandavas.) The children may be born even after the husband passes away, and they will still be considered the deceased father's heir.

Dattaka : legal adoption or vedic ritual adoption.

Kritima : A youngster is fed and raised as a son, but there are no formal adoption procedures followed. The child grows up and views you as their parent

The Confusion Around Idol Worship in Hinduism!

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The belief that God is a singular being is prevalent in India. God is formless. India is controversially renowned for its ancient statues of gods. What causes this contradictory circumstance to occur? Everyone would have at some point heard the phrase "God is one."

either in motion pictures or intellectual discussions on religious harmony. I grew up hearing sermons about how the Puranas, the Smritis, and the Shrutis all describe God as existing in the way that the devotee sees him.

I questioned how God could have form when there are sculptures and paintings to give it shape. These forms are clearly identified by their complex structural details. Hinduism's idol worship is in conflict with the fact that God has no physical form.

Giving Form to God – Psychological effects of Idol Worship

Helen Keller is a name that we have all heard of. It's a well-known legend that she first experienced water as a chilly fluid flowing around her fingertips.