Ganesha Pooja

Who is Lord Ganesha?

Ganesha is a revered and renowned deity in Hinduism, worshipped all over the globe. Lord Ganesha is also called Ganapati, Pillayar, Vinayaka, and Vigneshwara. He is often depicted with an elephant's head, a human body, and four hands.  Ganapathi is the first son of Mother Parvati and Lord Shiva and the elder brother of Lord Muruga.

Why is Lord Ganesha worshipped?

As Lord Ganesha clears the impediments and helps in achieving success, he is invoked before any new beginnings. Ganesha represents wisdom, intelligence, and clarity of thought and helps make the correct decisions, especially in studies and career. Ganapathi guards his devotees to stay on the virtuous path by combating fear, ignorance and ego.

What is Ganesha Pooja?

Ganesha Pooja, or Ganapati Pooja, is performed to Lord Ganapati to receive his blessings, prosperity and wisdom and also to eliminate impediments, negative energies and obstacles. Generally, priests begin all the Yagna, rituals and Poojas with Lord Ganesha puja. They chant the Ganesha Pooja Mantra to seek his divine blessings and grace.

During the Lord Ganesha Pooja, priests invoke the deity with the powerful Ganapati Mantra.

When should I perform Ganesha Pooja?

Generally, the preferred time for performing the Ganapathi Pooja is between 4:30 am and 6:00 am, the Brahma Muhurta. Astrologers also suggest other auspicious times to conduct Lord Ganesha Pooja based on the birth star, birth time, Tithi and Yogam.

Where should I perform Ganapathi Puja?

The place to perform Lord Ganesha puja should be energized, clean, and quiet. Performing Lord Ganesha Pooja in the northeast corner is believed to bestow an abundance of blessings from Ganesha. 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre is the most appropriate place to conduct this auspicious Ganapathi Pooja. Priests conduct Homas, Poojas and other rituals at this energized spot regularly.

What is the cost of Ganesha Pooja?

The cost of Ganesha Pooja varies depending on how and where the Ganesha Puja is performed, including the procedure, the ingredients used (samagri), the number of priests, etc. 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre conducts Lord Ganesha puja at a reasonable cost using experienced and qualified priests.

What are the benefits of Ganapathi Pooja?

People perform Ganapathi Pooja to seek the divine blessings of Lord Ganesha, who is considered the god of wisdom and the remover of obstacles. Performing the Ganapathi Puja can

• Remove hurdles in personal, professional, and spiritual life.
• Ensure auspicious beginnings while starting new ventures.
• Improve focus, intelligence, and right decision-making power.
• Bring growth, fortune, wealth, and consistency.
• Help remove stress, negative influences and fear.
• Increase positivity and peace, and create a serene environment at home and in the workplace.
• Reinforce devotion and inner discipline.
• What are the Mantra(s) chanted in the Ganapathi Puja?

Ganapati Dhyana Mantra

||Om Gananam Tva Ganapatim Havaamahe

Kavim Kaveenaam Upamashravastamam

Jyeshtha Raajam Brahmanaam Brahmanaspata

Aa Nah Shrnvann Utibhih Seedha Saadanam||

Meaning of the Ganapati Dhyana Mantra

“O Lord Ganesha, leader of all divine beings, we invoke you.

You are the wisest among the wise and the most renowned.

You are the supreme ruler and the lord of sacred knowledge.

Please listen to our prayers and come to us with your blessings and grace.”

Ganapathi Gayatri Mantra

||Om Ekadantaaya Vidmahe

Vakratundaaya Dheemahi

Tanno Danti Prachodayaat||

 Meaning of the Ganapati Gayatri Mantra

“We meditate upon the one-tusked Lord Ganesha,

the one with the curved trunk.

May that divine being inspire and enlighten our intellect.”

 Performing Ganapathi Puja by following the Pooja Vidhi, rituals and other essentials with utmost devotion can bring the blessings of Lord Ganesha and also help us to embrace unity, humility and wisdom.