Kuan Pujan, also known as Kuan Puja or Kuan Phu, is a ritual or ceremony performed in Hinduism to consecrate and invoke the divine presence of a deity into an idol or a sacred object. It is primarily practiced in India, especially in temples and households, as a way to establish a connection with the divine and seek blessings. During the Kuan Pujan ceremony, a specially chosen and purified idol or image of the deity is installed and consecrated with various rituals and mantras. The rituals may include bathing the idol with holy water, offering flowers, fruits, and other symbolic items, reciting prayers and hymns, and performing aarti (circumambulation with a lamp).
The ceremony is typically conducted by a qualified priest or pujari who has been trained in the specific rituals and traditions associated with the particular deity. The priest acts as an intermediary between the devotees and the divine, guiding the participants through the ceremony and facilitating their interaction with the deity. Kuan Pujan is an important part of Hindu worship as it is believed to establish a spiritual connection between the deity and the devotee. It is considered a way to invite the divine presence and seek blessings, protection, and guidance from the deity.