Balaji Temple(Goa) - Ganapati Abhishek

Vishnu Sahasranama Hawan includes a list of Lord Vishnu's 1000 names. Vishnu Sahasranama appears in the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic. The Vishnu Sahasranama is structured around a conversation between Yudhishthir and the Sage Vyas. It looks to be a strong spiritual discipline that develops commitment and a deeper relationship with God.

Navgrah Hawan is a ritual that includes the worshipping of all nine planets. According to Hindu Astrology, these planets have a significant influence on a person's life. The nine planets are Surya, Chandra, Mangal, Budh, Guru, Shukra, Shani, Rahu, and Ketu. In this Hawan Pujari ji chants mantras to pacify the planetary gods.

At first, Sankalp is taken in the name of devotees. Then invoking of Lord Ganesha is done to remove obstacles and that occur in the Puja. Than Lord Satyanarayan's picture is placed and the puja is started. After that panditji starts Lord Satyanarayan Katha. At last, Arti is done and puja is completed.

Lord Ganesha is son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Devotees always take blessing from Lord Ganesha before start any new work. Ganapati Abhishek, In which ritual bathing of Lord Ganesh. Vinayaka is another name of Lord Ganesha, who is remover of problems.

Ganapati Hawan is a puja in which Lord Ganesha will be worshipped. Lord Ganesha is also known as remover of obstacles. "Hawan" means offering such things in holy fire to Lord Ganesha.