Lord Ganesha (Ganapati), the prodigal
son of Shiva and Parvati, is the most
worshiped God. Before doing any
auspicious work Ganesha must be
worshiped. Before doing any pooja
Ganesha pooja must be performed. He is
the God who removes your obstacles. He
is the embodiment of wisdom and
worshiped by those seeking knowledge.
In his various forms he is worshiped as
Buddhi Ganapati for better knowledge,
Vidya Gansha (Ganapati) for studies,
Siddhi Ishwarya Ganapati for wealth,
Sankata Nashana Ganapati to remove
obstacles and difficulties etc. He is
also the presiding Deity of Astrology.
Ganesha Pooja
This is the standard common Ganesha
Pooja for removing obstacles and general
prosperity etc. and for starting any
auspicious work. After pratisthana and
shodasopacharas pooja is done with the
astha dravyas and Ganesha Namavali.
The above pooja with 1008 Namavali Japa
plus 1008 Ganesha Moola mantra recital
and Homa performed with 1/10 of the Japa
number, i.e., 108 Moolamantra recital
during homa. Ends with Poorna-Huti and
Shanti mantras. Ganesha Pujan is done
specifically in your name with your
Sankalpa or your wish.
