New beginnings, Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Puja
Ganesh Puja is the worship of Lord Ganesha as the remover of obstacles, performed at home before new beginnings or on Ganesh Chaturthi in 1–2 hours.
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- Duration
- 1–2 hours
- Samagri
- We can arrange it, or you can bring your own
- Location
- Usually at your home
- Cost
- Agreed on WhatsApp
Significance
Lord Ganesha is Vighnaharta, the remover of obstacles, and Pratham Pujya — the deity worshipped first, before any other puja or undertaking. Families perform Ganesh Puja before a new business, a new vehicle or the start of studies, and above all on Ganesh Chaturthi, when the murti is welcomed home with sthapana and later taken for visarjan.
Vidhi: the steps of the puja
The order of the ritual. This is a usual outline; agree the details with the pandit for your family's tradition.
Sankalp and purification of the puja space
Avahan, with prana pratishtha for a new murti
Shodashopachar puja with durva, red flowers and modak
Ganapati Atharvashirsha path or Ganesh mantra japa
Aarti and prasad
Samagri: what is needed
We can arrange the samagri listed below, or your family can bring its own. On WhatsApp, settle which items we bring and which you keep ready.
- Ganesh murti or image and a red cloth for the chowki
- Durva grass (traditionally 21 blades)
- Modak or motichoor laddoo for naivedya
- Red flowers, sindoor and janeu
- Roli, akshat, supari and a ghee lamp
Before the day, settle these details
Bring these details to the conversation so the arrangements fit your family.
- Tell the pandit the occasion — Ganesh Chaturthi, a new venture or another beginning.
- Confirm whether you already have a murti or need to arrange one, and where it will be placed.
- For Chaturthi, decide how many days the murti will stay and the family's visarjan plans.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lord Ganesha worshipped first?
Ganesha is revered as Pratham Pujya and Vighnaharta, so tradition invokes him at the start of every puja and every new undertaking.
When is Ganesh Puja performed?
On Ganesh Chaturthi, on Sankashti Chaturthi and Wednesdays, and before a new business, home, vehicle or course of study.
What is offered to Lord Ganesha?
Durva grass, red flowers, sindoor and modak or laddoo are the traditional offerings, along with the usual puja items.
How is Ganesh Chaturthi puja done at home?
The murti is installed with prana pratishtha in the Chaturthi muhurat and worshipped daily; visarjan follows after 1½, 3, 5, 7 or 10 days by family custom.
How long does Ganesh Puja take?
About 1–2 hours; a longer path or a havan, if included, adds time.
Continue planning
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