Ganapathi Pooja

Overview & purpose

Worship of Lord Ganesha, performed before any pooja or new beginning to remove obstacles.

When to perform

Daily, on Chaturthi days, and at the start of any ceremony.

Required materials

Turmeric Ganesha (pillaiyar), arugampul (durva grass), flowers, modakam or fruit, lamp, camphor, incense.

Step-by-step procedure

Make a small Ganesha from turmeric paste and place it on a betel leaf.

Light the lamp and incense.

Offer arugampul and flowers while chanting Ganesha's names.

Offer modakam or fruit as naivedyam.

Show camphor aarti and pray for your purpose.

Mantra

ஓம் கம் கணபதயே நமஹ · Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha

After the pooja

Share the prasadam; the turmeric Ganesha may be dissolved in a plant pot.

General traditional guidance; follow your family and temple customs.

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