Mantra Pooja

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is here! For 10 glorious days, millions of Indian families welcome Lord Ganesha with prayers, devotion — and delicious prasad. Whether you're looking for the traditional ukadiche modak or a healthy sugar-free version, this complete guide has everything you need. For all the kitchen tools you need to make these festival recipes — air fryers, modak moulds, steamer pots and more — check out our recommended kitchen gadgets at  InfinitiCart . 🛒 What Does Lord Ganesha Like to Eat? Lord Ganesha's favourite prasad includes modak, ladoo, puran poli, coconut sweets, and bananas. Let's make them all! 1. Classic Steamed Modak (Ukadiche Modak) For the outer covering: ·          2 cups rice flour ·          2 cups hot water ·          1 tsp ghee, pinch of salt For the filling: ·       ...

Ganesh Puja Vidhi: Complete Step-by-Step Guide Lord Ganesha is the first deity worshipped in Hindu tradition. Before any auspicious occasion, Ganesh puja is performed to remove obstacles and invite blessings. 🪔 Materials Required (Puja Samagri) Ganesh idol or image Red flowers (hibiscus preferred) Durva grass (दूर्वा) Modak or laddoo (prasad) Roli, kumkum, haldi Incense sticks (agarbatti) Diya and oil/ghee Fresh water in a kalash Red cloth 📿 Step-by-Step Ganesh Puja Vidhi Step 1 — Preparation (Shuddhi) Clean the puja place. Sprinkle Ganga jal. Sit facing East. Place Ganesh idol on red cloth. Step 2 — Sankalp (Intention) Take water in right hand and say: "Om Gan Ganapataye Namah — I begin this puja for blessings and removal of obstacles" Step 3 — Avahan (Invocation) 🙏 "Vakratunda Mahakaya, Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva, Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada" Step 4 — Panchamrit Snan Bathe the idol with: Milk (दूध) Curd (दही) Honey (शहद) Sugar (चीनी) Ghee (घी) ...