Explanation about Ganapathi homa and it's benefits

 Ganapathi homam and pooja 

Ganapathi homam is performed to bring happiness, prosperity, success  and good health.

Which deity is worshipped in Ganapathy homam?

Ganapathy Homam

The lord Ganesha is worshipped during Ganapathy homam. He is called as Vigneshwara- the remover of obstacles.

In hindu mythology Lord Ganesha is the first and foremost god who is worshipped before beginning any new task. It is said that lord ganesha removes the obstacles and makes the project or task successful.

He is the giver of peace, prosperity and wealth in life.

Ganesha homa to invoke the lord.

 

Ganesha homa is performed to invoke the lord Ganesha and seek his blessings.

The ingredients that have to be offered to the god are modaka(kozhukattai / kadubu),sugar cane, coconut, til(sesame seeds) , banana, poha or avalakki.

Ganapathi Homam Mantra:

Om Gum Ganeshaya Swaha

Or

Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Glaum [Klom] Gum Ganapataye

Vara Varada Sarva Janame Vasa Manaya Swaha

what are the best days to perform the Ganapathi homam?

The best days to perform a ganapathy homam are:

• Ganesha chathurthi that falls on shukla paksha in bhadrapada lunar month
• sankashtahara Chaturthi of every month.
• The third day of navaratri that falls on tritiya is also an auspicious day to perform Ganapathi homam
• Janma nakshatra or birthdays.
• Opening a business, venturing to start a  new activity.
• any religious or family function can be started with a ganapathi homam
• Can be customised by setting date for any activity or ceremony.

when and who can perform Ganapathi homam?

Ganapathy homa has to be performed early in the morning before sunrise. A priest can perform a Ganapathy homam or one can do it for self by chanting mantras.

most of the temple priest perform irrespective of the main deity in the temple.

Ganapathy homam can be performed at temples, home, offices and common places where religious functions and community gatherings are held.

In order to book a ganapathy homam in temple one has to enquire and book a schedule during festive seasons and occasions.

Procedure for performing a Ganapathy homa

There are a set of procedures for to perform Ganapathy homa that involves:

    
1.  Anujnaa – this involves the set of Mantras that seek the cooperation and permission from Lord Ganesha and other dieties to perform the Homam.

2. Aachamanam – The procedure involves purification of the body and soul by sipping of  punya Theertham(holy water).

3. Vighneswara Pooja – This Pooja is as a request to the lord Ganesha  to remove all the obstacles in the Pooja.

4. Pranayama and Sankalpam – Taking a vow to please Lord Ganapathi.
5. Kalasa Shuddhi – sprikling of the punya theertham(holy water ) on oneself and the sourroundings for purification.
6. Agni Prathistahapana – lightining of the fire inside the Homam Kunda with a camphor.
7. The Dikpaalaka Pooja and Panchopachara Pooja also takes place for the Lord. The priest offers  the preliminary offerings into the Havan Kund with the invocation of the God.

8. Then chanting of several Ganapathi Mantras in front of the Kund. After the Poornahuti, the process of Udvasana (concluding the ritual) takes place.

    

Benefits of performing the homam:

• Get the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
• Remove the doshas that have been committed knowingly or unknowingly.
• Overcome obstacles that are stopping you to reach successes
• Begin new projects and ventures with confidence
• By performing one can get the desires fulfilled.
• one can acquire great good luck and become wealthier.
• one become intelligent and acquires abundant knowledge.
• one can prevent untimely deaths and accidents.
• one can get cured of all diseases and discomforts in life.

Pooja ingredients  for Ganesha homa:

• An idol of lord Ganapathi, it is optional and one can just invoke the god in Agni. Turmeric mixed with water can be shaped to elongated elliptical shape and can be placed, or a metal coin can also be used.

• Fresh Flowers or fresh flower petals.

• Sandal powder, kumkum, turmeric powder. 

• Homa samagri from an India pooja store.  That includes darbhai, camphor, the twigs of a particular tree for burning in homa.

• Other offerings in homa include, sesame seeds, puffed paddy flakes, nuts, honey, ghee, and coconut pieces.

• Few fruits for offering to god.

• Camphor and agarbathis.

• Other offerings include modak, ladoo, and other sweets it is up to you to select. One can even offer plain sugar.

Cost of Ganapathi Homam:

The cost of performing Ganapathi Homam varies from place to place in India but usually is in a few thousand including the priest charge.

The average amount in rupees could range between 2000- 10000 rupees in India.