Ganesh Chaturthi

The birth of Vinayaka Swamy is celebrated for 10 days culminating in a heartfelt visarjana. Home mandapams welcome a clay idol; every day features fresh flowers, 21 varieties of leaves (patri), and modakam prasadam.

“The 10-day festival of Vinayaka, remover of obstacles”

Step by Step

How to perform the ritual

1
Install a clay Ganesha (eco-friendly) on a low platform.
2
Prepare 21 different leaves (patri) — durva, tulsi, mango, banyan, arka, etc.
3
Light two ghee deepams and offer sandalwood agarbatti.
4
Chant 21 names of Ganesha (Ekavimshati Nama), sprinkle akshata.
5
Offer modakam (steamed sweet), red flowers, and kumkum.
6
Every day for 10 days, perform simple morning-evening aarti.
7
On the last day (Anantha Chaturdashi), immerse the clay Ganesha in water at home.