What is the difference between Archana, Puja and Shanti:

From Dhyan to Deepa upachara ritual is known as archana which also includes pushpa/tulasi/bilva/kumkum/dhanya archana with various names or mantras of the deity.

From Dhyan to naivedya upachara ritual is known as Puja which also includes pushpa/tulasi/bilva/kumkum/dhanya archana with various names or mantras of the deity and avarana puja.

From Dhyan to balidaan upachara ritual is known as shanti which also includes pushpa/tulasi/bilva/kumkum/dhanya archana with various names or mantras of the deity, avarana puja, mantra japa, havan, tarpan, Marjan bramhan santarpan etc..

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