[Hinduism] Archana is a special, personal, abbreviated puja done by temple priests in which the name, birth star and family lineage of a devotee are recited to invoke individual guidance and blessings. Archana also refers to chanting the names of the Deity, which is a central part of every puja. The Sanskrit meaning is `honouring, praising.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archana_(Hinduism)
Archana is a short form of puja (worship) offered on behalf of a individual or family, in the Hindu tradition. It often involves the chanting of the names of the deity. Found on https://pluralism.org/hinduism-glossary-terms