Ganapathi Homam

“Ensure Success In Life By Removing The Obstacles”

Ganapathi Homam is a ritual dedicated to Lord Ganesha, performed to seek his blessings and achieve success before imparting on any venture. As per Hinduism, the grace of Lord Ganesha can remove obstacles in life and fulfill any task. The Elephant-faced God, Lord Ganesha is the Supreme Being who removes obstacles from one’s plan or a venture in life. He is Vighnaraja or Vignaharta by many of his devotees. Also, he is important for his Siddhi (success), Buddhi (wisdom and intelligence) and Riddhi (prosperity). He is the first one that the devotees honour among all Gods in most of the worship rituals and services. The God is also famous as the God or Patron of Arts and Sciences.

Importance of Ganapathi Homam:

The main purpose of Ganapathi Homam is to remove any obstacles in any venture undertaken by the devotee. Devotees believe that by doing this ritual, the venture begins and successfully runs in a smooth manner.

Here’s who should do Ganapathi Homam:

• People seeking success at the start of any business, work life, student life, marriage, Housewarming (Grah Pravesh) and even Naming ceremonies (Naamkaran).
• People who are specifically affected by Kethu Dosha. Lord Ganesha is the planetary overlord of Kethu. Hence, one should perform the Ganapathi Homam to please Lord Ganesha and to remove the malefic effects of the Dosha.

Benefits of Ganapathi Homam:

• The devotee can get rid of all the obstacles and problems that he or she might encounter in their new ventures of life, both professional and personal.
• Performing the Ganapathi Homam grants wealth and solves wealth related issues in a devotee’s life. Lord Ganesha is believed to be the governor of the Mooladhara chakra, which signifies material prosperity.
• Performing the Ganapathi Homam enlightens the spiritual mind and makes one conscious of the higher realms of existence. Lord Ganesha is the gatekeeper of the Sushumna Nadi, inside the Mooladhara Chakra.
• One can achieve prosperity, health and a happy domestic life by worshiping Ganesha once a year by conducting the Homam.
• The Ganapathi Homam also gives the benefit of good health to the devotees who might suffer from ailments like anxiety, depression and injuries sustained during accidents.
• People also believe that worshiping Lord Ganesha ensures success and wins over mortal enemies.

Mantra for Ganapathi Homam

OM Gam Ganapathaye Swaha :: OM Srim hrim klim gloum gam ganapataye vara varada sarvvajana me vashamaanaya svaahah

Ideal days to perform Ganapathi Homam

A devotee can perform Ganapathi Homam by himself or can arrange a Pundit during the festive season and on auspicious days like Vinayaka Chaturthi.

Materials required for Ganapathi Homam

The basic materials required for Ganapathi Homam are Ghee, Modhaka, and the Durva Grass. The Purnahuti, which is the last offering should consist of Coconut, Banana, Honey, Sugarcane, Ghee, Modhaka, Jaggery, and Puffed Rice. Besides these offerings, one must possess a Homa Kunda (can consist of bricks).

Additional materials required are Karpoor/Camphor, Kumkum/Saffron, Sandalwood paste or powder (Chandan), Haldi (Turmeric), flowers, Theertha Vessel, spoons, vessels for the Ashtadravya, and Conch.