Upachara

In Hinduism, upachara (Sanskrit: उपचार; service or courtesy) refers to the offerings and services made to a deity as part of worship.

==List== Krishnananda Agamavagisha states in the Brihat Tantrasara that the main worship is conducted with 5, 10, 16 or 18 articles. These are ===Panchopachara=== This is the most basic mode. It includes Gandha : Fragrant items like agarwood, musk & sandalwood Pushpa : Flowers & leaves Dhupa : Incense Dipa: offering of lamps/ light Naivedya : Food consisting of uncooked(like fruits & milk) & cooked(like payasam, boiled rice, vegetables, curry & dal) dishes