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Navratri - Sri Mahaganapti Homa with Rishi Vidhyadhar ji

Navratri - Sri Mahaganapti Homa with Rishi Vidhyadhar ji

When

Fri, 16 October

8:00 AM – 12:30 PM IST

Where

GK Pitampura, Pitampura, Delhi

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About this ceremony

Sacred Mantra

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“Om Glam Glaum Gam Ganapataye Namah”

What it feels like

Before anything new can begin, Ganesha is called first. Modakas and soft durva grass are offered to the flames, and you can almost feel the obstacles — the worry, the hesitation — being gently swept aside, the road ahead suddenly lighter and open.

What happens inside the Ganapati Homa

Performed in the authentic VDS Vaidic paddhati — Sankalpa, Ganapati Puja, Kalasha Sthapana, Punyahavachanam, the consecration of Agni, the deity's offerings, and the final Purnahuti.

  1. 1

    Sankalpa

    The intention for the new venture is declared with the names and gotra of the family.

  2. 2

    Ganapati invocation

    Ganesha is invoked into an idol or kalasha and worshipped with the 108 names (Ashtottara).

  3. 3

    Modaka & Durva offerings

    His favourite offerings — modaka and durva grass — are presented.

  4. 4

    Homa

    Ghee and havan samagri are offered into Agni with the Ganapati mantra for each oblation.

  5. 5

    Purnahuti & Aarti

    The final offering and lamp-waving complete the homa.

Significance

No Vedic ceremony begins without first honouring Ganesha. As Vighnaharta, he clears the seen and unseen obstacles that obstruct success. Performing the Ganapati Homa at the start of an endeavour aligns it with auspicious energies and steadies the mind for the work ahead.

Benefits

  • ✦Removes obstacles in business, education and life
  • ✦Bestows success in new ventures
  • ✦Grants wisdom and clarity
  • ✦An auspicious start to any undertaking

Best time to perform

Before any new venture, on Chaturthi, or Ganesha Chaturthi.

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How it works

  1. 1

    Register & share your sankalpa

    Add your name, gotra, rashi and nakshatra — for yourself and your family in one booking.

  2. 2

    Our pandits perform the ceremony

    Trained Vaidic pandits perform the ceremony with full vidhi on your chosen date.

  3. 3

    Receive your receipt & blessings

    You get an official receipt by email and SMS, carrying the blessings of the ceremony.

What you receive

Sankalpa in your name

Your intention is taken by name during the ceremony.

Official receipt

Sent to you by email and SMS for your records.

Trained Vaidic pandits

In the living tradition of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji.

Authentic vidhi

Performed exactly as the shastras prescribe.

A living Vedic tradition

Vaidic Dharma Sansthan revives the timeless Vedic tradition — training pandits, performing authentic pujas, homas and samskaras, and carrying the sacred knowledge of the Vedas to every home.

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