Many Hindus say a short prayer when waking up in the morning. The majority of Hindus have a little temple (shrine) in their homes as worship is more of a private than public act. After the morning bath or shower, every Hindu performs the Puja. Puja is the cleaning of the temple, the statues and pictures of the gods, as well as the offering of food and flowers to the gods. A short chanting accompanies all the above activities. It is also important for the members of the family to pray together, and a lamp to be lit near the temple every night. Hindus pray every evening before they go to bed. In addition, there are times where holy books are read. Hindus also tend to worship collectively at their community temples.
