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Ganesh Pujaगणेश पूजा

गणेश पूजा

Invoke Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, before any new beginning.किसी भी शुभ शुरुआत से पहले विघ्नहर्ता भगवान गणेश का आवाहन।

  • Pujaपूजा
  • 1.5 – 2 hrs
  • At Home · Online
  • From ₹2,100

About Ganesh Puja

Ganesh Puja is performed at the start of every auspicious undertaking — a new home, business, vehicle or venture. The pandit performs Gauri-Ganesh sthapana, shodashopachar puja, Ganapati Atharvashirsha path and aarti, seeking blessings for wisdom, prosperity and the removal of obstacles.

What's Included

  • Ganesh sthapana & kalash sthapana
  • Shodashopachar (16-step) puja
  • Ganapati Atharvashirsha path
  • Modak bhog & aarti
  • Prasad distribution guidance

Benefits

  • Removes obstacles from new ventures
  • Brings wisdom and clarity
  • Invites prosperity and good fortune

Samagri note: Your pandit shares a personalised samagri list at least three days before the ceremony. Most items are available at any puja store; on request, the pandit can bring the havan kund and special items for an additional, pre-agreed cost.

Ganesh Puja — Step by Step

An outline of how the ceremony is conducted. Your pandit may adapt the order to your family tradition and regional practice.

  1. Arrival, setup & sankalp

    The pandit arrives about 30 minutes early, sets up the chowki facing east and takes the sankalp in the name and gotra of the yajman family, stating the purpose of the Ganesh Puja.

  2. Ganesh sthapana & kalash sthapana

    Lord Ganesha is invoked first so that the ceremony proceeds without obstacles, with offerings of durva, flowers, akshat and sweets.

  3. Shodashopachar (16-step) puja

    Performed with the prescribed mantras and upacharas, with the pandit guiding the family through each action.

  4. Ganapati Atharvashirsha path

    The pandit recites the prescribed texts with correct swara and pauses to explain their meaning so the whole family can follow along.

  5. Modak bhog & aarti

    Aarti is performed with lamps and camphor, bhog is offered to the deity, and prasad is shared with family and guests.

  6. Prasad distribution guidance

    Aarti is performed with lamps and camphor, bhog is offered to the deity, and prasad is shared with family and guests.

  7. Kshama prarthana & ashirvad

    The ceremony closes with a prayer seeking forgiveness for any unintentional error, followed by blessings for the family and guidance on what to do after the puja.

Samagri List

A typical list for planning. The final list is personalised by your pandit and sent after booking.

Puja essentials

  • Roli, kumkum, haldi & chandan
  • Akshat (unbroken rice) & kalawa (mauli)
  • Supari, paan leaves, cloves & cardamom
  • Diya, cotton wicks, desi ghee, camphor & agarbatti
  • Gangajal and a copper lota

Offerings & bhog

  • Fresh flowers and garlands
  • Five kinds of seasonal fruit & sweets
  • Dry fruits (panchmeva)
  • Coconut with husk
  • Panchamrit — milk, curd, ghee, honey & sugar

Special items for this puja

  • Copper or brass kalash with mango leaves
  • Durva grass and modak or laddoo
  • Chowki with a red or yellow cloth

Tip: keep a clean chowki, a mat for the family to sit on and a steady water supply ready before the pandit arrives.

Frequently Asked Questions

The ceremony usually takes 1.5 – 2 hrs. The exact time depends on your family tradition, the number of participants and any additional rituals you request. We share a timeline when confirming the booking.

Yes. The pandit conducts the complete vidhi over a video call while your family performs the offerings at home. You receive the samagri list in advance so everything is ready before the call.

It covers the pandit's dakshina for the standard vidhi: Ganesh sthapana & kalash sthapana, Shodashopachar (16-step) puja, Ganapati Atharvashirsha path, Modak bhog & aarti, Prasad distribution guidance. Samagri, travel outside city limits and additional pandits are quoted separately before you confirm.

Families usually arrange the samagri using the list the pandit shares before the ceremony. If you prefer, the pandit can bring the complete samagri kit for a pre-agreed amount.

Your pandit consults the panchang along with the birth details of the family head (or the individual concerned) to recommend auspicious dates and timings.

More questions answered in our FAQ

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