Ganesh Puja

Lord Ganesh, also known as Ganpati, is a Hindu God of beginning. His elephant head symbolizes wisdom and good fortune, his broken tusk represents sacrifice for knowledge, and his vehicle, a mouse, signifies the control of desires. Ganesha is worshipped to grant success and remove difficulties in various life endeavours, call 9484950052  for Ganesh puja booking.

Ganesh Puja is commonly done before starting a new venture like a wedding, business, or housewarming. Ganesh Puja is a Hindu ritual performed to honour Lord Ganesha and seek blessings for the removal of obstacles and new beginnings.

Ganesh Pujan Samagri List

• Red cloth
• Durva Grass 
• Kumkum
• Betel leaves and nuts
• Modak, coconut, fruits
• Dhoop, Agarbatti, Diya
• Panchamrit
• Rice, Jaggery, Sesame seeds

Ganesh Puja Vidhi and Mantra 

1. Start the puja by cleaning the place where the puja will be performed. Place the Ganesh idol on the clean red cloth.
2. Close your eyes and chant the mantra to invoke Lord Ganesh - Mantra - “Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah" "Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kurume Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvada"
3. Place water in your palm, take a bow and declare intent to worship Lord Gnaesha by stating the purpose of the puja. Mantra - "Mamopaatta samastha duritakshayadwara Shri Ganesh Pujam karishye."
4. Place flowers, rice and a few grains of turmeric on the idol or picture of Lord Ganesha for Avaahana. Mantra- "Om Ganeshaaya Namah, Aavaahayaami"
5. Offer water to Lord Ganesha for rinsing his mouth (Arghya). Mantra: "Om Ganeshaaya Namah, Arghyam Samarpayaami" 
6. Offer water again for drinking and purification (Achamanam). Mantra- "Om Ganeshaaya Namah, Achamaniyam Samarpayaami"
7. Offer Abhishekam to lord Ganesh with Panchamrit (a mixture of milk, ghee, curd, honey and sugar). Mantra- "Om Ganeshaaya Namah, Panchamrit Snanam Samarpayaami"
8. Offer a fresh piece of red cloth to Lord Ganesha. Mantra- "Om Ganeshaaya Namah, Vastraani Samarpayaami"
9. Apply sandalwood paste or Chandan to the idol. Mantra- "Om Ganeshaaya Namah, Gandham Samarpayaami"
10. Offer fresh flowers and durva Grass to Lord Ganesh. Mantra- "Om Ganeshaaya Namah, Pushpani Samarpayaami"
11. Offer sweets like Modak, coconut, seasonal fruits and other prasad items to Lord Ganesh. Mantra- "Om Ganeshaaya Namah, Naivedyam Samarpayaami"
12. Offer betel leaves and nuts. Mantra: "Om Ganeshaaya Namah, Tambulam Samarpayaami"
13. Perform Aarti by lightening diya and singing a devotional song dedicated to Lord Ganesha
14. After the puja take blessings and offer silent prayers.
15. On the Visarjan day, offer flowers, Modak and then perform aarti and walk around the home taking Ganpati Bappa in your hand. Then immerse the idol in the holy water or natural water or in a container filled with water at home. Mantra for Visarjan- "Ganapati Bappa Moriya, Agle Baras Tu Jaldi Aa."

Mantras for Ganesh Puja in Hindi 

1. Ganesh Mool Mantra - “ॐ गं गणपतये नमः”
2. Ganesh Gayatri Mantra - “ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्महे, वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि, तन्नो दंति प्रचोदयात्” 
3. Ganesh Vakratunda Mantra - “वक्रतुंड महाकाय, सूर्यकोटि समप्रभा, निर्विघ्नं कुरुमे देवा, सर्व-कार्येषु सर्वदा”

Ganesh Puja Mantras in English

1. Ganesh Mool Mantra - "Om Gan Ganapataye Namah"
2. Ganesh Gayatri Mantra - "Om Ekadantaya Vidmahe, Vakratundaya Dheemahi, Tanno Danti Prachodayat"
3. Ganesh Vakratunda Mantra - "Vakratunda Mahakaya, Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kurume Deva, Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvada"

Benefits of Ganesh Puja

Worshipping Lord Ganesh can bring many benefits, including

1. It is believed that worshipping Lord Ganesh can help to remove obstacles from your life.
2. Lord Ganesh is associated with his wives Ridhi and Sidhi and it is believed that worshipping him can improve our financial stability.
3. Worshipping him can attract good fortune and can help you to gain knowledge and wisdom.
4. It is believed that worshipping him can improve your relationship and protect you from negative influences.

Ganesh Puja can be performed at home or temple as it is the way to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha for all the new beginnings. 

You can book your Ganesh Puja at Khajarana Ganesh Temple.