Ganesh Chaturthi Puja
Annual worship of Lord Ganesha celebrating his birth, with idol installation and visarjan.
Why this puja?
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, remover of obstacles. Families install an idol at home for 1.5, 5, 7, or 11 days, worship it daily, and then immerse it in water (visarjan).
Samagri (What You'll Need)
- Ganesha idol1
- Modak21 pieces
- Durva grass1 bunch
- Red flowers/hibiscus1 bunch
- Incense sticks1 box
Only items available in our shop are added; the rest you may already have at home.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Idol installation (Pranapratishtha)
Install the idol and invoke life-force into it with mantras.
- 2
Shodashopachara puja
Perform the 16-step traditional worship ritual daily.
- 3
Offer modak
Offer modak, Ganesha's favorite sweet, each day.
- 4
Visarjan
Immerse the idol in water at the end of the festival with a procession.
Mantras
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Karyeshu Sarvada
O curved-trunk, mighty-bodied one, radiant as a million suns — remove all obstacles from my endeavors, always.