Sarvajanik Ganesh Mahotsav

Several distinguished guests from the government—ministry and bureaucracy—and eminent leaders from the corporate world have visited our Samaj and participated in the Ganesh Mahotsav every year since its inception.

A grand Ganesha Shobha Yatra is organized from Old Rajendra Nagar to the Samaj Bhavan. This yatra begins on Ganesh Chaturthi day at 7:45 AM.

Each day, Trikala Pooja is conducted. Individuals can participate in various poojas and sevas such as Gana Homa, Mooda Ganapathi Pooja, and Ranga Pooja, which are held at different times throughout the day.

Tulabharam Seva is organized on all 5 days.

We invite devotees to participate in the sevas and poojas throughout the Mahotsav.

Puja Materials for Tulabhar Seva:

• Fruits
• Flowers
• Blossoms
• Oil, wicks, camphor, and other materials for lighting lamps

Procedure for Tulabhar Seva:

1. Decorating the Scale: The ritual begins with the decoration of the scale, which is adorned and anointed with sandalwood paste and offerings to the deity.


2. Salutation and Resolve: The devotee offers a respectful salutation to the deity and makes a solemn vow of service.


3. Sitting on the Scale: The devotee then sits on one side of the scale, holding a coconut while offering prayers to the deity.


4. Offering the Goods: On the opposite side of the scale, the offerings-such as rice, coconuts, and other items-are placed in quantities that surpass the devotee's weight.


5. Prayer: The devotee recites a heartfelt prayer:
   
   "O Lord, please forgive me for any mistakes made in this life, past lives, or future lives. Bless me with good health, longevity, peace, and happiness. O Lord, protect me always."


6. Receiving Prasad: After the prayer, the devotee receives prasad from the deity, symbolizing the blessings bestowed upon them.

Tulabhar Seva is a profound act of devotion, symbolizing the devotee's humility and desire for divine forgiveness and protection, while seeking peace and happiness in life.

4. Puja Procedure:
   • The Panchkadayi Prasad is placed on 21 banana leaves.
   • Along with the Prasad, betel nut, bananas, areca nut flowers, coconuts, and pieces of sugarcane are arranged on a puja plate.
   • The 21 names of Lord Ganapati are chanted, and the 21 offerings are used to worship and honor the deity.
   • After completing the offerings, the Rang Puja service is performed, followed by the Aarti to Lord Ganapati.


5. Benefits of the Puja:
   • Success in all determined tasks.
   • Fulfillment of desires.
   • Achievements in chosen endeavors, along with blessings for progeny, wealth, health, longevity, and good fortune.

Rang Puja is a powerful ritual performed to invoke the blessings of Lord Ganapati, ensuring happiness, prosperity, and success in every aspect of life.

3. Performing the Puja:
   • The puja begins with the worship of Lord Ganapati, followed by the Siddhi Vinayak Puja performed on the decorated coconut heap.
   • Next, conduct the Shodasa-Upachara Puja, which involves 16 traditional offerings made to Lord Ganapati.
   • Conclude the puja with the Aarti, using lamps, incense sticks, and Naivedya (food offerings). The ritual concludes with a heartfelt prayer, offering the fruits of the ceremony to Lord Krishna (Krishnarpan).


4. Offering Dakshina:
   • It is customary to offer Dakshina (a monetary offering) to Brahmins as a gesture of respect and gratitude, followed by seeking their blessings.

Benefits of this Puja:
Performing the Mood Ganapati Puja is believed to bring success in all endeavors, fulfill desires, and bestow achievements in chosen pursuits. Additionally, it is said to grant blessings of progeny, wealth, health, longevity, and good fortune.

Preparation for the Puja:

• Required Items: Rice, 108 coconuts, betel leaves, bananas, cloth, Upvastra, lamps, areca nut flowers, Aarti, incense sticks, camphor, fruits, flowers, jaggery, ghee, beaten rice (Chirwa), and a mixture of sesame seeds and jaggery (Khil).

Panchkadayi Prasad:
Panchkadayi Prasad is a special offering made from five sacred ingredients:

1. Coconut
2. Khil (puffed rice)
3. Jaggery
4. Cardamom
5. Black sesame seeds

Procedure of Gana Homa:

1. Preparations:
   • The priest or Yajurveda scholar arranges the fire altar and prepares the sacred fire.
   • Offerings such as ghee, herbs, and sacred items are prepared.


2. Invocation of Lord Ganesha:
   • The ritual begins with the chanting of Ganesha mantras to invoke the presence of Lord Ganesha.
   • Prayers are offered to Lord Ganesha to bless the ceremony and remove any obstacles.


3. Main Homa Ritual:
   • Offerings (Ahutis) are made into the sacred fire while reciting specific mantras dedicated to Lord Ganesha and the Ganas.
   • The mantras and offerings are repeated several times to ensure the ritual's effectiveness.


4. Concluding Rituals:
   • After the main homa, concluding prayers (Purnahuti) are offered to thank the deities for their blessings.
   • The participants receive the prasadam (blessed offerings) and blessings from the priest.

Significance of Gana Homa:

1. Spiritual Cleansing: It purifies the mind and surroundings, making way for positive energies.


2. Cultural Importance: Gana Homa is often performed during important events, such as the start of a new venture, weddings, or any significant life milestone.


3. Community Well-being: The homa is sometimes conducted for the overall well-being of the community or for specific collective purposes.

Gana Homa is a profound and powerful ritual that connects the devotee with the divine energies of Lord Ganesha, ensuring a life path free of obstacles and full of success and prosperity.