Simple Ganesh Pooja
Remove obstacles with this simple daily worship
Materials Required
- Idol or Picture of Lord Ganesha
- Flowers (Red Hibiscus preferred)
- Durva Grass
- Incense Sticks (Agarbatti)
- Oil Lamp (Diya)
- Sweets (Modak or Ladoo)
- Fruits (Banana)
- Turmeric & Kumkum
- Water in a copper vessel
Step-by-Step Procedure
Purification (Shuddhi)
Sprinkle some water on yourself and the pooja area while chanting "Om Apavitrah Pavitro Va".
Lighting the Lamp (Deep Prajwalan)
Light the lamp and incense sticks. Pray to Agni Devta (Fire God) to witness the pooja.
Invocation (Avahana)
Place the idol. Offer turmeric and kumkum. Chant the Ganesha Mantra to invite him.
Offerings (Upachara)
Offer flowers, Durva grass, fruits, and sweets (Naivedyam) to Lord Ganesha.
Aarti & Prayer
Perform the Aarti and pray for well-being and removal of obstacles.
Ganesh Mantra
"Vakratunda Mahakaya Surya Koti Samaprabha |
Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada ||"
Meaning: O Lord with the curved trunk and huge body, whose brilliance is equal to a crore suns, please make all my works obstacle-free, always.