Ganesh Pooja For Ganesh Chaturthi Festival
Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as the Sri Varasiddhi Vinayak Vrat. The phrase is known as Ganesha Chavithi (గణేక చవితి) in Telugu-speaking regions. The name Ganesha Chauti (ಗಣೇಮ ಞೌತಿ) is Kannada. Continue reading to learn more about Ganesh Chaturthi.
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The favorite son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is Lord Ganesh.
He represents the Ganas, as shown by the names Ganesha, Ganapati, and Ganadhipati. They are the followers of Lord Shiva and Parvati. The legend of Lord Ganesha is quite captivating. At one point, when Lord Shiva was away on a yatra, Parvati wanted to take a bath. But since no one was around, she made a boy out of clay (it’s said that Snana Choornam was used) and gave him life. She asked the boy to hold the door shut until she was done showering. He agreed and asked for a snack while keeping an eye on things. Parvati gave him various modaks, which are sweet dishes.
The boy Parvati had brought to his dwelling place stopped Shiva. Exhausted and eager to get inside his house and rest, he returned from his meditation. When the boy’s conversations with Shiva didn’t work out, a quick struggle broke out, and Shiva immediately chopped off the boy’s head.
When Parvati saw the boy’s head cut off, she became enraged and started crying, vowing to destroy everything. Shiva reassured her that the infant will be revived.
He gave the command to his Ganas to fetch the first living body that was asleep with its head toward the north. They brought the elephant’s head back with them. Shiva gave the boy life by attaching the elephant’s head to him. This kid with an elephant head received more blessings from Shiva and other gods. They also gave him the title of Ganapati and made him the centre of attention.
Ganesh Chaturthi is the name of the celebration. There may be additional information regarding Ganapati’s Leela in the Ganesha Purana.
How did Varasiddhi Vinayak Vrat come into practice?
Varasiddhi Vinayak Vrat is described in Skanda Puranam. This is the story of how Yudhishthir found this Vrat from Shaunakadi Munis while visiting Vanvas with his siblings and Draupadi. The Skanda Puranam also describes how Lord Krishna was among the many persons who benefited from this Vratham.
Lord Brahma, along with several other gods and goddesses, bestowed blessings upon Ganesha. “Whoever begins work without praying to Vighneshwar shall suffer from hardships before the unknown,” Brahma said, bestowing a boon onto Lord Ganapati. Saraswati gave him all of the vidya and declared him Vidyadhipati. Vishnu bestowed upon him the Ashta Siddhis. Pramathadhipa was his name, and he was the first to offer adulation before everyone else.
How to Perform the Ganesh Pooja for Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat?
Family harmony is the aim of the Ganesh Chauti Vrat and Ganesh Puja. A statue of Lord Ganesh made of clay, gold, or silver is used at the Vrat Puja. Some people observe a Vrat (keeping a fast) on this day for a variety of reasons, including their capacity to reproduce, advance in life, and general well-being.
Ganesh Pooja’s Vedic Benefits
prosperity, wealth, fame, good fortune, and well-being
protects you and your family from harmful influences
aids in achieving inner tranquility
Fulfill your material desires
encourages leading a peaceful and harmonious existence
removes monetary concerns, and
bestows cash and commercial profits.
How is Ganesh Chaturthi Puja performed?
September 19, 2024, is Vinayaka Chavithi, Ganesh Chaturthi, or Varasiddhi Vinayak Vrat puja. The night before, you can start getting ready for the Ganesh pooja at home by gathering all the necessary Ganesh puja samagri and arranging the pooja site. Next, store all required Pooja Dravya, clean all Pooja vessels, Pooja Kalash, Brass, or Silver lamps, and dust the lamps with Kumkum (Pooja material).
The legend surrounding Lord Ganesha’s Garika puja
When Naradha muni visited Janaka Maharaja’s assembly once, he wasn’t given the best treatment. This hurts his ego, so he begs Ganesha to teach him a lesson. Abruptly, a person asks, “Does he have the ability to feed this starving person?” to Janaka’s group. Janaka boasted that he was able to appease the entire universe with his abilities and resources. They start preparing, but they can’t satisfy Ganesha’s hunger. The person then challenges Janaka, saying, “You boasted that you are the Brahma (creator), yet you failed to feed one person.” Brahma naturally creates nourishment first, then the life form.
Ganesh pooja decorations
A Mantap (Altar) is built in the eastern or northern-eastern (also called Eshanya) part of the living area of the house. The puja altar should be decorated with rangoli, Peetham (the sitting god), Thoranam (mango leaves), and small plantain stems on the sides. Prasadam for the pooja is being prepared. Adorn the peetham with silk fabric, flowers, or other decorations. Place the Ganesha statue on the peetham. Let’s have a less plastic-using, environmentally friendly Ganpati Festival this year.
Traditionally, the Ganpati Murti is adorned. Garlands and jewellery as décor. A few individuals even adorn the Ganesh statue with real gold jewelry. It is customary to offer Lord Ganesha a turmeric pooja prior to the commencement of any significant event or Pooja. For instance, a little pile of turmeric in the shape of a pyramid is placed in front of the larger statue of Ganesha to be worshipped. An arati is given to Ganesh. Songs are sung in worship of Ganesha.
