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Best Agarbatti for Ganesh Puja

Ganesha is worshipped first in every puja, as the remover of obstacles and the lord of beginnings. His offerings are durva grass, red flowers, modak and a lamp with incense.

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Which agarbatti is best for Ganesha puja?

For Ganesha puja, bright florals such as mogra and rose and a calm sandalwood are the most popular choices, lit with the lamp alongside durva grass, red flowers and modak. Many devotees offer special worship on Wednesdays, Sankashti Chaturthi and Ganesh Chaturthi.

Our picks for Lord Ganesha

Traditional offerings to Ganesha

  • Durva grass, usually in bunches of 21 blades.
  • Red flowers such as hibiscus.
  • Modak, laddus and jaggery.
  • A lamp and incense at the start of the puja.

Special days

Wednesdays are dedicated to Ganesha in many homes, along with Sankashti Chaturthi each month and the ten days of Ganesh Chaturthi.

A simple Lord Ganesha puja

  1. 1Light the lamp before Ganesha's image.
  2. 2Light the incense from the lamp and offer it, circling clockwise.
  3. 3Offer durva, red flowers and modak, and recite a Ganesha mantra.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ganesha worshipped first?

Ganesha is the remover of obstacles, so he is invoked at the start of every puja and new undertaking.

Which day is for Ganesha?

Wednesday in many homes, as well as Sankashti Chaturthi every month.

Which fragrance does Ganesha like?

There is no fixed rule; mogra, rose and sandalwood are the most popular.

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