I think that the comments about the so called transactional nature of Hindu worship are quite UNJUSTIFIED.We need to praise God in all and any religion and hinduism is not alone in praise of God.In fact when christians go to church they refer it as doing praise and worship which is perfectly sound and natural.The Muslims have 99 names of Allah all extolling his gratness.Their favorite cry Allah Hu Akbar ( God is great is known to everybody).Krishna also says " I am pleased by whatever a devotee offers Phalam , Pushpam, Toyam meaning fruit, flower or water.Does this mean that God is getting bribed by thiese trivial offerings? Even vedic cermonies and rituals cost very little unless done on a grand scale during festivals.The whole idea of praise to God is humlingourselves and surrendering our petty egos and lives to Him/ Her.