Ganesha Chaturthi

Ganesha Chaturthi is one of the most famous and sacred Hindu festivals which is celebrated with pomp, fervor and vigor all in the southern parts of India. This festival celebrated for the birth of Lord Ganesha, the God of knowledge,wisdom and prosperity. This festival lasts for 10 days, which generally ends on Ananta Chaturdashi, celebrated as the birthday of the Elephant God.

According to Vedic Scriptures, Lord Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Ganapati the elephant God is revered as the deity of auspiciousness and wisdom. He is also renowned for his pranks and intense sense of humor. It is said that Lord Ganesh was born on lunar month Magh’s fourth day (chaturthi) of the fortnight. Since then, Ganesh and chaturthi has been associated. Thus Ganesh Chaturthi became a dedicated day to worship Lord Ganesh.

Special Poojas to perform on Ganesha Chaturthi 2016

• Arugampul archana at Pillayarpatti temple – Offering an Arugampul Archana at  Pillayarpatti Temple will give you the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Pillayarpatti temple is the most famous temple  dedicated to Ganapati in tamilnadu. The temple gets its name Pillayarpatti from the word Pillayar which is the Tamil name of God Ganesha. In this temple Lord Ganesha is seen with 2 hands unlike other temples where he appears with 4 hands. Offering Arugampul to Lord Ganesh in this temple will fulfill all your desires and will bring you the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
• Ganesha Sahasranama reciting – Ganesh Sahasranama refers to the1008 names of Lord Ganapati. Each of the names in the mantra corresponds to an aspect of Lord Ganesha. Reciting this Sahasranama will please Lord Ganapati who in turn will protect you from all evil threats. One can also chant or listen to this mantra on a regular basis to get the blessings of Ganesha and to attain success in all the proceedings of one’s life.
• Modhaka offering – Modhaka is a sweet prepared from coconut, rice mix and jaggery which is regarded as the most favorite sweet of Lord Ganesha. Worshipping Ganesh by offering this sweet will appease him who will eventually bless the devotees by fulfilling all their needs. Offer this Sweet with ultimate devotion and spirituality on Ganesha chathurthi day to get ultimate protection and tranquility in your life from Lord Ganesha.
• Sandal abhishek – One can also perform Sandal abhishek to Lord Ganesha to appease him and to make him cool. Sandalwood is generally known for its cooling qualities. Offering an Abhishek with Chandan will let Ganesha cool his temper. This will please him and brings you the blessings of God Ganesha. Making him cool down will allow him to grant all your wishes and eradicates your karmic issues.
• 108 Silver coins Archana - Perform an archana with 108 silver coins to Lord Ganesha to attain his blessings and to help flourish with immense wealth. Offer the archana and eradicate the obstacles in attaining wealth. Maintain a happy aura throughout your household by worshipping lord Ganesha. Elevate one’s professional life and run a successful business by performing 108 silver coins archana.
• Coconut smashing for karma bursting – Coconut smashing signifies breaking the negativity and pessimistic attitude. Breaking the coconuts in front of your favorite deity will break all the obstacles in the pathway of one’s success. Breaking all the negative aspects and obstacles will lead you to purity and success. So perform coconut smashing ritual in front of Lord Ganesha to eradicate all the disturbances in attaining victory. Offer this ritual to Lord Ganapati exclusively on Ganesh Chaturthi day to fulfill your wishes and to destroy your karmas.

32 Forms of Lord Ganesha

Devotees can perform a Ganesha Chaturthi Homa for 32 forms of Lord Ganesha to get their blessings exclusively on Ganesh Chaturthi day. Doing so will please Lord Ganesha and grants happiness and prosperity in one’s life.