Ambika, a curious and inquisitive girl, was always keen to learn new things. One day, she saw her family preparing for a ceremony she had never seen before.

Ambika's mother was busy arranging various items on the table. Ambika asked, 'Mom, what are we doing today?' 'We are performing a Pooja, dear,' her mother replied.

Ambika looked around, her eyes wide with wonder. 'But what is a Pooja?' she asked. Her mother smiled and began to explain.

'Pooja is a way to show our love and respect to God. We thank God for all the good things in our lives and ask for blessings and guidance,' her mother explained.