Morgaon - Vastradaan Puja

The Atharvashirsha is a Vedic prayer dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Atharvashirsha is a Sanskrit word & the Ganesh Atharvashirsha 1 Avartan occurs in Morgaon. Atharvashirsha was founded in Atharva Veda. It is believed that the Atharvashirsha path was written by Rishi Atharva. 

Lord Ganesh is the son of Lord Mahadeva and Goddess Parvati. Lord Ganesh is the Lord of fortune and he is also known as "Vighanharta". "Atharvashirsha" is a word derived from the Sanskrit language. It is believed that the Atrhvashirsh path was written by Athrva Rishi and this path is dedicated to Lord Ganesh. In the Atharvashirsh 1000 Avartan Puja reciting the Athrvashirsha path is very beneficial for devotees in Morgaon.  

Morgaon hosts the Ganesh Atharvashirsha 11 Avartan Puja. Lord Ganesh is the son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. Ganapati Atharvashirsha is a Sanskrit text and Upanishad of Atharva veda. The Atharvashirsha part is dedicated to the Lord Ganesha. Atharvashirsha was written by the sage Atharva. Lord Ganesha is the God of knowledge and wisdom. Lord Ganesh also known as Vighnaharta means destroyer of all kinds of obstacles. Chanting mantras of Atharvashisha is very beneficial to the devotees.

Lord Ganesh is the God of fortune and he is also known as Vighnharta remover of obstacles. The God of the Shami plant is worshipped at Morgaon during the 1000 Shami Arpan Puja, which is regarded as extremely significant and auspicious. This tree is particularly close to Lord Ganesh. Shami's plan is known as a symbol of success. Shami leaves are offered to Lord Ganesh to seek his blessings for victory in new endeavours and help to remove obstacles.   

Lord Ganesh is known as "Vighnharta" and the God of wisdom and fortune. Before Starting any new ventures devotees worship Lord Ganesh. Ganesh Yaag in Morgaon is the main Upasana of Lord Ganesh. Ganesh Yaag is a sacred ritual that involves offering into the fire. Ganesh Yaag is dedicated to Lord Ganesh. During this Hawan vidhi included the offering of clothes and sweets to Lord Ganesh. This Yaag vidhi also includes reciting of Ganesh Athrvashirsh path.

The word "Durva" in 1000 Durva Arpan Puja in Morgaon is derived from the words "Duhu" means that which is far away and "Avam" means that which brings closer. Lord Ganesh is known as the remover of obstacles and Durva Grass has special importance in Ganesh puja. Durva is one type of grass which is believed to be holy. Offering Durva Grass to Lord Ganesh is very auspicious. It is believed that Durva grass attracts the energy of Lord Ganesh.