Originally Posted by
Eastern Mind
Vannakkam Giza ... As you probably already know, you will get varying answers.
Pujas aren't really standardized, but usually individuals, once they learn a certain puja, will stick with the same one, only perhaps having minor modifications for shortening it in time.
The language is Sanskrit, both for home pujas, and in temples.
If a Moslem were to follow Siva, he wouldn't be a very good Moslem.
Siva's Powers will vary, according to what you read, or who you talk to. I think a more common idea is 5 .. roughly translates as creation (emanation) preservation (sustaining) dissolution, revealing grace, and concealing grace.
Hope this helps a bit, but I'm sure other will add to it.
Aum Namasivaya