A bell to call the family to worship. A tiny pot of the red gum gum paste to mark the forehead. An arti lamp for the arti ceremony where everybody passes their hands over the lighted lamp and then over their forehead to make them feel closer to God. An incense burner or jos stick holder. The evening session will be a much longer session and will include reading of holy books, discussions, teaching, meditation and prayer.
Hindu parents spend a lot of time teaching their children about their religion.
Many Hindus meet for festivals at temples or mandirs, but most prayer is within the family at the family shrine. There is no need for regular church meetings for the congregation. In the puja Hindus use their senses to make them feel close to God. They use music and chant the aum to make their ears aware of God. They use beautiful images to make their eyes aware of God.