First Step the 1st 3 phases are called the dhyaana seat. When we are merged in it without any other thought or feeling it is called meditation or dhyaana. We chant 1. 2. aavaahayaami 3. They are the offering of paadyam, arghyam and snaanam.
Water is offered for washing the feet, the hands and for oblation.
These phases are possible only in case of idols in temples or houses. Then we have the 3 phased offering of gandha or sandal paste, raw rice mixed with kumkum called axata and flowers. After these, we have the waving of lights and offering of naivedya viz. All waving of light and incense is done in circular motion from the right side. Next the naivedyam is offered by pouring a few drops of water in our right palm and by uttering the names of praaNa and brahma.