Ganapati/Ganesha is the Hindu deity who has the power to remove obstacles in our path. One of his many names is Vighneshwara, which means ‘remover of obstacles.’ There can be many obstacles that hinder our progress in life. Some of them may seem insurmountable. But even these daunting obstacles can vanish magically when one performs Ganapati Homam.
Ganapati Homam is a sacred fire ritual that is performed by Hindus to please Ganesha and invoke his blessings to remove obstacles and achieve success in life.
People also invoke Ganesha before launching any new ventures, as it is believed to bring success. Ganapati’s blessings give you the confidence and courage to carry out a task efficiently and achieve success in it. One can perform Ganapati Pooja/Homa, if one is experiencing hurdles in their path.
Ganapati Homam is usually performed early in the morning, as this is believed to be more beneficial. The most auspicious days for this Homa are Chaturthi of every month and Vinayaka Chaturthi/Ganesh Chaturthi (the birthday of Ganesha). Another favorable day is Tritiya of Navaratri. Modak ( a sweet), Durva grass dipped in ghee, popped paddy, and samith dipped in ghee are the 4 Dravyas used in the Homa. After the Homa, Prasad, Vastra, and Tamboolam are distributed.
Who Should Perform Ganapati Pooja/Homam?
People who are going to start a new venture or planning to make a new beginning can perform this Homam. This can include business launches, new jobs, new courses for students, marriage, housewarming (Griha-Pravesh), Naamkaran or naming ceremonies, etc. People who have Ketu Dosha in their birth charts can also perform this Homa, as Ganesha is the planetary overlord of Ketu Graha. Ganapati Homam can remove or reduce the malefic effects of the Dosha.
Benefits of Performing Ganapati Homam
1.Ganapati Homam can bring victory or success in one’s endeavors and harmony in family life. It can eliminate obstacles and negative energies.
2.Ganapati Homam will help one overcome obstacles and problems in life.
3.Performing Ganesh Pooja/Homam brings positivity and peace of mind.
4.One can achieve success in one’s new ventures in professional and personal life.
5.Ganapati Pooja/Homam bestows wealth and resolves money problems. Ganesha rules the Mooladhara chakra, which is associated with material prosperity.
6.One can attain good health, prosperity, and a happy family life by conducting the Homam just once in a year.
7.Performing Ganapati Homam is an effective remedy for natives going through Ketu Maha Dasha or Bhukti. It reduces the malefic effects of Ketu.
8.Performing Ganapati Pooja/Homam at home bestows good health to natives who suffer from ailments like anxiety, depression, and injuries from accidents.
9.It also helps bring harmony in the family and success in life.
Ganapati Homam Pooja Samagri
1) Haldi/Turmeric Powder – 100 gms
2) Kumkum / Vermilion– 1 Packet
3) Chandan/Sandalwood Paste /Powder– 1 Packet
4) Agarbathi(Incense Sticks) – 1 Packet
5) Camphor – 1 Packet
6) Betel Leaves – Approx. 30 leaves
7) Flowers – 4 Bunches
8) Fruits – Bananas and 5 other Varieties
9) Coconuts – 4 nos
10) Rice – 2.5 kg
11) Kalasa Vasthram – 1 Towel or 2 Yards Fabric
12) Rice Poha (Beaten Rice) – 1 Packet
13) Honey – 1 Small Bottle
14) Ghee – 500 gms
15) Dates – 1 Packet
16) Coins (Quarters) – 20
17) Dried Half Coconut/ (Copra) – 5 Nos
18) Naivedyam
19) Sugar Candy/Misri – 1 Packet
Other Materials
Lamp/Deepam, Oil for Deepam, Match Box, Cotton Wick for Deepam
Kalasam
Panchapathre Udharane (lota, spoon, and plate)
Trays (big and small)
Small cups
New dresses
