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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

1st step Acaamanam
ACHYUTAAYA NAMAH ANANTAAYA NAMAH GOVINDAAYA NAMAH A

Place a spoonful of water in the right palm. Sip water after saying each Namah. This action symbolizes the purification of our inner personality before we perform a puja.

2st Step Dhyanam
SUKLAMBARADHARAM
VISNUM SHASHI-VARNAM CATURBHUJAM
PRASANNA VADANAM DHYAYET SARVA VIGHNA UPASHANTAYE

I meditate upon Lord Ganesh, who wears white garments, who is all-pervading, whose color is that of the Moon, who is four armed, whose face is always peaceful and happy; (I meditate on Him) to remove all the obstacles.

Meditation Ring the bell, ghanta, then chant the dhyana mantra with eyes closed and hands folded (As in prayer).

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