गणेश पूजा

Ganesh Puja

Daily

20–30 min Before any new beginning, daily worship, Chaturthi tithi.

Ganesha is invoked first in every Hindu ritual as the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta) and the lord of beginnings.

Step-by-step Vidhi

1
Aachaman & Sankalpa
Sip water thrice, then state your intention (sankalpa) with name, gotra, place and date.
2
Avahana
Invoke Ganesha into the murti with folded hands and the moola mantra.
3
Snana & Vastra
Bathe the murti with water, then panchamrit, then water again. Offer a clean cloth.
4
Shodashopachara
Offer sandal, akshat, durva, red flowers, incense, lamp, and naivedya in order.
5
Aarti & Pradakshina
Perform aarti with camphor, circumambulate thrice, prostrate, and seek blessings.
6
Visarjan / Closing
Request Ganesha to remain in your heart and conclude with shanti mantra.

Moola Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

Om Gam Ganapataye Namah

Ganesh Gayatri

ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्महे वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि। तन्नो दन्तिः प्रचोदयात्॥

Om Ekadantāya vidmahe, vakratuṇḍāya dhīmahi, tanno dantiḥ prachodayāt.

Maharashtra

Durva of 21 blades is essential; modak is the prime naivedya, especially in Bhadrapada Chaturthi.

South India

Kozhukattai (steamed modak) and arugampul (durva) are offered; chants in Sanskrit and Tamil.

North India

Laddu and boondi are offered; sindoor is applied to the murti.

Watch a recorded vidhi for additional reference.

Practices vary by region, sampradaya and family tradition. Consult a qualified priest for your family's vidhi.