About Ganapati Pooja
Ganapati Pooja is the worship of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles (Vighneshwara), done before any new beginning: moving into a home, opening a business, buying a vehicle or starting studies, and every year on Vinayaka Chavithi. Ganesha is worshipped first in every Hindu ritual, so that the rest of the ceremony proceeds without hindrance. The pandit invokes him into an idol, a picture or a small cone of turmeric (pasupu Ganapati) and offers the sixteen traditional services (shodashopachara). Families also perform it on Sankashti Chaturthi, on Wednesdays, and before exams or a new job.
Ganapati Pooja samagri list
- Durva grass — 21 blades
- Modakas or laddus — 21
- Red flowers — 250 g
- Turmeric powder — 100 g
- Kumkum — 100 g
- Sandalwood paste — 1 small pack
- Akshata (rice mixed with turmeric) — 250 g
- Loose flowers — 1 kg
- Flower garlands — 2
- Betel leaves — 50
- Betel nuts — 25
- Bananas — 1 dozen
- Fruits (5 varieties) — 5 of each
- Coconuts — 5
- Mango leaves — 1 bunch
- Kalasham (copper or silver pot) — 1
- Blouse piece or new cloth — 1
- Ghee — 250 g
- Cotton wicks — 1 pack
- Deepam (oil lamps) — 2
- Camphor — 1 pack
- Incense sticks — 1 pack
- Naivedyam (prasadam prepared at home) — 1 plate
Verified pandits who perform Ganapati Pooja
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ganapati Pooja cost?
Ganapati Pooja with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹2,500 as pandit dakshina. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can Ganapati Pooja be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Ganapati Pooja for you on a live video call, with your sankalp, as well as at your home; the video puja costs ₹200 less than at home. Choose "Live video" when you book.
What samagri is needed for Ganapati Pooja?
The samagri list for Ganapati Pooja has 23 items, shown on this page (Durva grass, Modakas or laddus, Red flowers and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Ganapati Pooja?
15 verified pandits perform Ganapati Pooja on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, Alok Tripathi. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.