Ganesh Chaturthi is a very famous Hindu festival in India and is  celebrated the most in Maharashtra. It is the birthday of God Shri. Ganesha, the elephant-headed God.The 10 days festival comes in the month of Bhadrapada,that is between August and September. For pooja  you require following items-

A Clay image of  Ganesha, flowers, thin grass called durva, sweets , Modaks,tender coconut and sandalwood paste.The worship  is begun with the "Sthapana" (establishment) of the idol on a Chaurang(a special platform). with Panchamrit bath.Then all mantras and artis are recited.Then Lord Ganesha through the prayers is brought to life and which is called 'Pranpratishtha'.

 Once the 'Pranpratishtha' is done, then you need to light the lamp and incense sticks to please the 'God;. After this you have to perform the ' Shhodashopachara ', which are 16 forms of paying tribute to shree Ganesha. Here you offer 21 Druva grass blades, 21 Modakas, and Flowers to  Ganesha  You need to apply a Tikka  of red  Sandalwood paste on the forehead of the Deity and keep the coconut along with the idol.

After 'Prasada'  ie Modak and other sweets are offered to the God,you simply need to recite the 108 salutations dedicated to Shree Ganesha. Thereafrer, all of the family members  bow down to  Ganesha and ask for Gods blessings to fulfill all their desire.

 

     
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