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Introduction Legends The Traditions Archana to Ganesha
Symbol of Knowledge The 16 Steps Laghu Maha Ganpati Puja
Common Names Paraad Puja MahaGanpati Sadhana
Sankastha Chaturthi

FOLLOWING ARTICLES REQUIRED TO DO THE GANESHA PUJA

An altar with an image of Ganesha.

  1. Ghanta, bell
  2. Panchapatra, a small vessel filled with clean water, (b) Arghaya, a vessel to receive. The water during the puja and Uddharaani, a spoon.
  3. Agarbatti, incense.
  4. Diva
  5. Karpura, camphor for Arati
  6. Chandan, sandalwood paste, in a small container.
  7. Kumkumam in a small container.
  8. Haldi, turmeric powders.
  9. Aksata, raw rice colored Yellow with turmeric.
  10. Fresh clean water   ( Panchapatra)
  11. Coconut cut in half.
  12. Fresh fruits, placed on a tray
  13. Betel leaves and nuts Placed on a tray.
  14. Flowers, whole or petals and Flower garland
  15. A plate to offer Arati
  16. Naivedyam, food for offering.

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