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Number of pujas in temples

Pancharatra Agama prescribes as many as 12 pujas in a day. Shatkala or 6 times puja is common even today. They are 1. Early morning, usha kala - about 5 to 6 am. 2. Late morning, upasandhi, about 9.00 am, 3. Noontime, madhyahna, about 12.00 noon, 4. Evening, sayahna, about 6.00 pm. 5. Early night, pradosha, about 8.00 pm 6. Late night, ardha yama, about 10.00 pm. Depending on the circumstances, the number is sometimes reduced up to 2, morning and evening.

Sanatana Dharma - Scientific Religion

Sanatana Dharma is a way of life that brings together science and religion. It is a bond of logic, wisdom, and cooperation. It balances the mind and heart, blending strong reason with pure emotions. This unity of thoughts and feelings leads to noble actions.