Ganesh Chaturthi, is one of the most beloved Hindu festivals, celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha — the remover of obstacles, giver of wisdom, and harbinger of prosperity.
Performing Ganesh Puja at home is a beautiful way to invite Bappa’s blessings into your life. If you are wondering how to do it correctly, here is a step-by-step guide for Ganesh Chaturthi Puja.
🌅 Preparations Before the Puja
📿 Items You Will Need (Puja Samagri)
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Clay or eco-friendly Ganesh idol (avoid POP idols)
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A clean wooden chowki (platform) covered with red or yellow cloth
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Kalash (copper/brass pot) filled with water, topped with mango leaves & coconut
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Akshat (rice grains), Haldi (turmeric), Kumkum, and Sandalwood paste
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Durva grass (21 blades), fresh flowers, betel leaves, and garlands
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Incense sticks, camphor, diya (lamp with ghee/oil)
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Fruits, modaks, laddoos, and sweets for offering
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Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar mixture)
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Aarti thali with bell
🕉️ Step-by-Step Ganesh Puja Vidhi
1. Ganesh Sthapana (Placing the Idol)
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On Ganesh Chaturthi morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes.
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Place Lord Ganesha’s idol on the decorated chowki facing east or north.
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Sprinkle Gangajal on the setup to purify the space.
2. Sankalp (Prayer Resolution)
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Join hands and take a vow to perform Ganesh Puja with full devotion for the wellbeing of your family.
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Mention your name and family’s gotra.
3. Kalash Sthapana
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Place the Kalash near the idol as a symbol of creation and auspiciousness.
4. Avahan and Dhyana (Invocation & Meditation)
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Light the diya and incense sticks.
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Close your eyes, chant “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah”, and meditate on Lord Ganesha’s form.
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Invite Him to reside in your home during the puja days.
5. Offerings (Naivedya & Puja)
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Apply haldi and kumkum on the idol.
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Offer Durva grass, flowers, and garlands.
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Place modaks, fruits, and sweets before Him.
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Offer Panchamrit and sprinkle a few drops on the idol.
6. Chant Ganesh Mantras & Stotras
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Recite Ganesh Atharvashirsha or Ganesh Chalisa.
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Chant mantras like:
“Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvada.”
7. Perform Ganesh Aarti
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Sing Aartis with devotion (e.g., Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva, Sukhkarta Dukhharta).
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Rotate the Aarti thali in clockwise circles in front of the idol.
8. Prasad Distribution
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Distribute modaks and fruits to family members and neighbors.
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Remember: Modaks are Bappa’s favorite!
🌸 Daily Ritual During Ganesh Chaturthi
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Offer fresh flowers, Durva grass, and sweets every day.
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Perform morning and evening Aarti.
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Keep the idol and surroundings clean and devotional.
🌊 Ganesh Visarjan
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On the last day (Anant Chaturdashi or as per family tradition), perform a final Aarti.
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Chant “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya!”
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Immerse the idol respectfully in water (eco-friendly) or symbolically in a bucket if immersion in rivers is not possible.
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Ganesh Chaturthi is not just a ritual; it’s a festival of faith, joy, and togetherness. Performing Ganesh Puja with devotion ensures that Bappa blesses your home with wisdom, happiness, and prosperity throughout the year.
🌸 May Lord Ganesha remove all obstacles from your life this Ganesh Chaturthi !
