Ganpati Bappa Morya: Some items Needed for Rituals : A Festival of Hope and Prosperity !!
Embrace Divine, Embrace Ganesha in Heart: An Introduction : Ganesha's devotion, wisdom, and role as an obstacle remover have made him one of the most beloved deities in the Hindu pantheon. The Ganesh Chaturthi festival, as we know it today, gained prominence in the 17th century during the reign of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji. It was later popularized by the freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a means to foster a sense of unity and nationalism among Indians during the British colonial rule. List of items needed for the Puja, as per the rituals: Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Samagri List: ● Ganesh Ji Murti ● Akshata –Prepared by combining wet turmeric with rice, saffron, and pulp ● Glass ● Uddharini ● Plate ● Mango leaves ● Water ● Two pieces of red cloth ● Lamps and oil or ghee for the lamp and wicks ● Incense sticks ● Camphor ● Plate to light camphor ● Fruits especially bananas ● Flowers ● Saffron ● Turmeric ● Sandalwood paste