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Lord Ganesha
Goddess Parvati created Ganesha from sandalwood paste and breathed life into him, setting him as guard while she bathed. When Shiva returned, Ganesha blocked his entry. Shiva, not knowing who the boy was, beheaded him in anger. To console Parvati, Shiva replaced his head with that of an elephant and declared him the leader (Ganapati) of his ganas.
Lord of new beginnings, remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta). Worshipped before all undertakings. The festival celebrates wisdom, prosperity, and the power of devotion.
Install a Ganesha idol (clay/eco-friendly) at home. Perform daily puja for 1.5 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 10 days. Offer modak (sweet dumplings), durva grass, and red flowers. Conclude with Visarjan (immersion) in a water body with processions.
Madhyahna Kaal (midday period) is the most auspicious time for Ganesh Chaturthi puja
I undertake this Ganapati puja for the removal of all obstacles, attainment of wisdom, and success in all endeavors, on this auspicious Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Take water in the right palm three times, sipping each time while reciting the names of Vishnu (Keshava, Narayana, Madhava) for self-purification.
Hold water and akshat in the right hand, state the date, place, and purpose of the puja, then release the water.
Meditate on Lord Ganesha — elephant-headed, four-armed, holding a noose, goad, modak, and blessing mudra, seated on a lotus with a mouse as his vehicle.
Invoke Lord Ganesha into the idol by offering akshat and flowers, requesting him to be present for the puja.
Ganesh Beej Mantra
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
Offer a seat (asana) to Lord Ganesha by placing akshat at the base of the idol.
Wash the feet of the idol by pouring water mixed with flowers at the base.
Offer water mixed with sandalwood, akshat, and flowers in cupped hands to Lord Ganesha.
Bathe the idol with Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar) followed by clean water. Wipe gently and place back.
Offer new clothes or a piece of red/orange cloth to the idol.
Offer a sacred thread (janeu) to Ganesha by placing it over the idol.
Apply sandalwood paste and kumkum to the idol.
Offer durva grass (21 blades in groups of 3 or 5) and red flowers (hibiscus) to Ganesha.
Light incense sticks and wave them before the idol in a clockwise motion.
Light a ghee lamp and wave it before the idol — 3 times at the feet, 2 at the navel, 1 at the face, then 7 times around the entire form.
Offer 21 modaks, fruits, coconut, and jaggery to Lord Ganesha. Sprinkle water around the offerings and chant the naivedya mantra.
Offer paan leaves and supari (betel nut) as tambula to Lord Ganesha.
Circumambulate the idol 3 times in a clockwise direction while chanting the Ganesh Beej Mantra.
Ganesh Beej Mantra
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
Take flowers in both hands, recite the Mantra Pushpanjali, and offer the flowers at the feet of Lord Ganesha. This concludes the formal puja.
Ganesh Mantra Pushpanjali
ॐ गणानां त्वा गणपतिं हवामहे कविं कवीनामुपमश्रवस्तमम्। ज्येष्ठराजं ब्रह्मणां ब्रह्मणस्पत आ नः शृण्वन्नूतिभिः सीद सादनम्॥
Ganesh Beej Mantra
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ
Salutations to Lord Ganapati, the remover of obstacles
108x Japa CountGanesh Gayatri Mantra
ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्महे वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि तन्नो दन्ती प्रचोदयात्
oṃ ekadantāya vidmahe vakratuṇḍāya dhīmahi tanno dantī pracodayāt
We meditate upon the one-tusked Lord, we contemplate the curved-trunk one. May that tusked Lord inspire and illuminate us.
Ganesh Mool Mantra
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं गं गणपतये वर वरद सर्वजनं मे वशमानय स्वाहा
oṃ śrīṃ hrīṃ klīṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye vara varada sarvajanṃ me vaśamānaya svāhā
O Lord Ganapati, bestower of boons, bring all people under my benevolent influence.
Vakratunda Mahakaya
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
vakratuṇḍa mahākāya sūryakoṭi samaprabha | nirvighnaṃ kuru me deva sarvakāryeṣu sarvadā ||
O Lord with the curved trunk and massive body, whose brilliance equals a million suns — make all my endeavors free of obstacles, always.
Ganesh Mantra Pushpanjali
ॐ गणानां त्वा गणपतिं हवामहे कविं कवीनामुपमश्रवस्तमम्। ज्येष्ठराजं ब्रह्मणां ब्रह्मणस्पत आ नः शृण्वन्नूतिभिः सीद सादनम्॥
oṃ gaṇānāṃ tvā gaṇapatiṃ havāmahe kaviṃ kavīnāmupamaśravastamam | jyeṣṭharājaṃ brahmaṇāṃ brahmaṇaspata ā naḥ śṛṇvannūtibhiḥ sīda sādanam ||
We invoke you, Lord of the Ganas, wisest among the wise, supreme in glory. O eldest king of prayers, Lord of sacred speech — hear our invocations and take your seat among us.
Ganapati Atharvashirsha
The most important Upanishad dedicated to Ganesha. Recite in full for complete blessings.
Sankatanashana Ganesha Stotra
Powerful stotra for removal of obstacles and difficulties.
जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा। माता जाकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा॥ एक दन्त दयावन्त चार भुजा धारी। माथे पर तिलक सोहे मूसे की सवारी॥ जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा॥ पान चढ़े फूल चढ़े और चढ़े मेवा। लड्डुअन का भोग लगे सन्त करें सेवा॥ जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा॥ अन्धन को आँख देत कोढ़िन को काया। बाँझन को पुत्र देत निर्धन को माया॥ जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा॥ 'सूर' श्याम शरण आए सफल कीजे सेवा। माता जाकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा॥ जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा॥ दीनन की लाज रखो शम्भु सुतकारी। कामना को पूर्ण करो जग बलिहारी॥ जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा॥ जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा। माता जाकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा॥ ॥ इति श्री गणेश आरती सम्पूर्णम् ॥
jaya gaṇeśa jaya gaṇeśa jaya gaṇeśa devā | mātā jākī pārvatī pitā mahādevā || eka danta dayāvanta cāra bhujā dhārī | māthe para tilaka sohe mūse kī savārī || jaya gaṇeśa jaya gaṇeśa jaya gaṇeśa devā || pāna caḍhe phūla caḍhe aura caḍhe mevā | laḍḍuana kā bhoga lage santa kareṃ sevā || jaya gaṇeśa jaya gaṇeśa jaya gaṇeśa devā || andhana ko āṃkha deta koḍhina ko kāyā | bāṃjhana ko putra deta nirdhana ko māyā || jaya gaṇeśa jaya gaṇeśa jaya gaṇeśa devā || 'sūra' śyāma śaraṇa āe saphala kīje sevā | mātā jākī pārvatī pitā mahādevā || jaya gaṇeśa jaya gaṇeśa jaya gaṇeśa devā || dīnana kī lāja rakho śambhu sutakārī | kāmanā ko pūrṇa karo jaga balihārī || jaya gaṇeśa jaya gaṇeśa jaya gaṇeśa devā || jaya gaṇeśa jaya gaṇeśa jaya gaṇeśa devā | mātā jākī pārvatī pitā mahādevā || || iti śrī gaṇeśa āratī sampūrṇam ||
21 modaks (steam-cooked sweet dumplings filled with coconut and jaggery), fresh fruits, whole coconut, jaggery, and laddoos
Removal of all obstacles (Vighna Nashana), bestowal of wisdom and intellect (Buddhi Pradayaka), success in new ventures, and fulfillment of all righteous desires
Immerse the idol in water on Anant Chaturdashi (after 1.5, 3, 5, 7, or 10 days). Perform aarti before visarjan, circumambulate 3 times chanting "Ganapati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Laukarya!"