गणेश पूजा
Ganesh Puja
Before any new work; Chaturthi especially · 30–45 min · Ganesha
Mantra
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
Salutations to Ganapati, remover of obstacles.
Offerings (samagri)
- • Durva grass (21 blades)
- • Modak or laddoo
- • Red flowers
- • Sindoor
- • Coconut
Vidhi
- 1. Bathe, wear clean clothes and sit facing east or north.
- 2. Light the diya and incense; sprinkle water for purification (achamana).
- 3. Take a sankalpa — state your name, gotra, the date and your intention.
- 4. Invoke Ganesha (avahana) and offer a seat.
- 5. Offer water, sindoor, durva and red flowers.
- 6. Offer modak as naivedya and chant the mantra 108 times.
- 7. Perform aarti clockwise, then offer flowers (pushpanjali).
- 8. Ask forgiveness for any mistakes (kshama prarthana) and share prasad.
Customs differ by region and family; follow your own tradition or priest where they differ.