In accordance with the ancient Hindu scriptures, every Hindu deity including Goddess Durga is worshipped by a Brahman priest, who performs rituals and offers prayers. Everyone offering prayers or pushpaanjali perform the ritualistic bathing and cleansing before prayers. Some fast too. Before the commencement of flower offerings(anjali) one is handed over fresh flowers to be held in hand. After reciting the Sanskrit couplets everyone showers flowers to Goddess Durga. Durga Puja Anjali is an integral part of the worship.