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Vahan Puja
A short puja to bless a new vehicle before its first drive.
⏱ 20–30 minutes📊 Simple
Why this puja?
Vahan Puja seeks protection and safe travels for a new vehicle and its passengers, invoking Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles on the road ahead.
Samagri (What You'll Need)
- Coconut1
- Lemons5
- Flower garland1
- Kumkum & rice1 set
- Camphor1 pack
Samagri kit for this puja is being curated — check individual items in the Shop for now.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Clean the vehicle
Wash the vehicle thoroughly before the ritual.
- 2
Apply tilak
Apply kumkum tilak on the vehicle, especially near the number plate and steering.
- 3
Break the coconut
Break a coconut in front of the vehicle's wheel (away from people).
- 4
Perform aarti
Circle a lit camphor aarti around the vehicle three times.
Mantras
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah
Salutations to Lord Ganesha, remover of obstacles.
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