Festivities bring us back, once again. Vinayak Chaturthi or Ganpati Puja or simply Ganesh Puja has been very close to my heart since childhood. Out of all the Indian idols, I don't know why, I have been so mesmerised by the elephant headed God, Ganesha. Its may be his inteligence or his devotion to his parents (which ultimately led to his decapitation and landed him with the head of an elephant) or the calm and cool composure with which he removes all obstacles.
As a child, if I were asked, 'Who is your favourite God?', may be, I would be scared to name one so as to not bear the wrath of other Gods and Goddesses. But, some corner of my heart would name it as 'Ganesha'. Ganesha has been my lucky charm always, during all phases of my life, through the upheavels and rough patches. May be, its the imaginary bonding that I have shared with him since my childhood that makes me observe Ganesh Puja with so much fervour. Even after leaving home, I make sure that I celebrate and worship my lucky chram with utmost devotion and enthusiasm as I used to, back at home.
Today is, yet again, a very blissful day as we celebrate both Ganesh Puja and Teacher's Day on the same day. What can be a better ocassion to make a new blog post?
Sending my heartfelt regards to all my teachers. Love and regards for my mother who has made me what I am, from whom I have imbibed this love for Ganesha, from whom I have learnt so many hymns and my most favourite ' Ganapati Vighna Hare' in Raag Hansadhwani. Love for Baba from whom I have got the impeccable inteligence. I can never miss out the two other people from my family list- my sisters, who have been teaching me lifetime learnings since circa 1995.
Sending countless blessings from my lucky charm. Hope this year Vighna Vinayaka, Dukha Harta, Sukha Karta, Ganesha, showers a lot of happiness on you all and makes you a strong person.
Some glimpses of the Puja!
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| महा गणपतिं मनसास्मरामी ! |
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| The Holy Vermillion and Sacred Turmeric powder offered to the Lords |
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| Yet another ritual with offerings on Betel Leaf |
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Aarti
'जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा
माता जाकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा ' |
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| Five types of Offerings as prashadam |
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| The auspicious Betel nuts collected over 3 years of Puja! |
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BhagvadGita- The Source of all knowledge for the Soul!
On Teacher's Day this hymn goes for sure
'गुरुर्ब्रम्हा गुरुर्देव महेश्वर
गुरुर्शाक्स्यात परम्ब्रम्हा
तस्मैश्री गुरवे नमः ' |
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The Aasthana for Ganesha
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| Peak at Last Year's Puja |
Ending the post with my favorite Ganpati Hymn in Raag Hansadhwani:
' गणपति विघन हरे गजानन
विराजित चंद्रमा भाल .
एक दंत चतुर्भुजी आनंद कारण
और जो गये जो हता जो मुक्त्त माल .
गणपति विघन हरे गजानन .'
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