Mahapuja

Maha Puja in Bhimashankar is a ritual involving the worship of the deity. The word "Maha" means great and "Puja" means worship. Several prayers and mantras are chanted offering various items like flowers, fruits, sweets, etc. The Mahapuja has mainly three pujas or step covers i.e. Shodosopchar puja, Panchamrut Puja and Rudra Lesson. Shodosopchar Puja is the Puja of 16 Mantras mentioned in Purushsukta. Puja is performed by this 16 Mantra.

Maha Puja is a ritual involving the worship of the deity. The word "Maha" means great and "Puja" means worship. Several prayers and mantras are chanted offering various items like flowers. fruits, sweets, etc. The Mahapuja has mainly three pujas or step covers i.e., Shodosopchar puja, Panchamrut Puja and Rudra Lesson. Shodosopchar Puja is the Puja of 16 Mantras mentioned in Purushsukta. Puja is performed by this 16 Mantra. Performing Mahapuja in Parli Vaijnath is very auspicious. 

Lord Ganesha the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is worshipped in the new beginnings. Worshipping him can clear the way for the continued path resulting in success in everything that we start in life. Mahapuja Nevidhuyam in Ganpatipule is done for the welfare of the devotee with mantras, prayers and pujas.

Mahapujan is performed at Ganagapur. This puja is performed to honor Lord Dattatraya. The worship of Lord Dattatreya often involves the recitation of sacred texts, chanting of mantras, offering of various items like flowers, fruits and sweets, and Performing aarti. This pooja is performed for spiritual growth and enlightenment and overall well-being. 

The son of Goddess Parvati Lord Ganesha is also known as Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles) and is worshipped first before any auspicious ritual or ocassion. Mahapuja is a worship ritual that allows many devotees to simultaneously participate in prayer. During this ritual, devotees pray to God. 

Lord Ganesh is the God of wisdom and knowledge. Lord Ganesh has 108 names like Vighnharta, Vinayaka, Gajanan, and others. Lord Ganpati is worshipped for good fortune, prosperity, wisdom, and happiness. Lord Ganesh is also known as the ‘God of New Beginnings.’ He is worshiped before initiating any new venture or ceremonies, etc. In Ganpati puja Durva Grass is offered to him. Durva, a sacred grass, has special importance in the ritualistic worship of Shri Ganapati. Modak is Lord Ganesh's favorite food during puja rituals Modak is also offered to him.

ShivShakti is the holy union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti. Lord Shiva is the God of the Gods, and Shakti is the mother of the sacred force. It is believed that purusha sukta and shrisukta is most powerful ways to worship Lord shiva and Goddess Parvati.   

Tulja Bhawani is a form of Maa Durga or Goddess Parvati. Tulja Bhawani temple is one of the important shakti peet. The Mahapuja is a unique puja dedicated to the Goddess Tulja Bhawani. This Mahapuja involves various offerings, chanting of sacred mantras and performing Arti. Maha Puja is an important religious ritual at Tulja Bhavani Temple.