an indian woman performing puja rituals with a plate of 'prasadam'. hindu puja

auspicious cultural symbols culture faith cultureoffaith deepavali deepawali dipavali diwali durga puja ethnic festival background festivals festive preparations henna hands hindu rituals hinduism holy indian tradition wedding karak chaturdashi karaka chaturthi karva chauth karwa chouth karwachauth kheer navratri payasam phirni pooja prasadam religious rice ritualistic sacred spiritual spirituality traditional woman worship