In various depictions, Lord Ganesha carries a book or pen to show his devotees ... chanting the well-known "Om Gan Ganapataye Namah" mantras. The sacred chants produce divine energy vibrations ...

Modaks, which are considered Lord Ganesha’s favorite sweet, are offered in particular. Devotees recite prayers, including the famous Ganesh mantra, “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah,” to invoke his ...

People then chant mantras for Lord Ganesha, especially the ‘Om Gan Ganpataye Namah’ and ask Lord Ganesha to enter their homes and bless them with a problem-free life and the strength to ...

Lord Ganesha is a Hindu God and is a son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Known as 'Vighnaharta' or remover of obstacles, the elephant-headed Hindu God is worshipped at the beginning of any puja or on ...

The key rituals include fasting and offering prayers to Lord Ganesha. Devotees light oil lamps and chant mantras to perform the rituals. The offerings include Modaks, bananas, and a raw coconut ...

While modaks, ladoos and other traditional sweets are usually offered to Lord Ganesha as prasad to seek his blessings, one Austrian woman’s unexpected choice has won hearts. Gloria Reich Gotthard, who ...

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From early morning devotees are visiting Lord Shiva's temples to offer prayers. On this day, people offer milk and flowers, perform special poojas and chant the mantras and shlokas of Lord Shiva ...