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Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Things You Can Offer To Please The Elephant-Headed God
Lord Ganesha also known as Ekdant or Vighnaharta is considered to be the God of luck, success, prosperity, wisdom and the remover of obstacles. He is believed to be the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Every year people celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi to honour the deity and seek His blessing. The festival marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. This year the festival falls on 10 September 2021.
On this day, people will be observing a fast and offer various things to please the deity. This Ganesh Chaturthi we are here to tell you the things that are dear to Lord Ganesha are. You can offer these to Lord Ganesha to seek His blessings. Scroll down the article to read more.
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1. Modak
Modak is a sweet prepared using rice flour, coconut and jaggery. It is believed that the worship of Lord Ganesha is incomplete without Modak sweets. You will often find the idol of Lord Ganesha holding Modak in one of His hands. Offering Modak to Lord Ganesha can help you in seeking His blessings.
2. Motichoor Laddoos
Out of all the beloved food items, Motichoor laddoos are the most-favourite to Lord Ganesha. He is often presented with motichoor laddoos. So, if you are celebrating the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, then make sure you offer Him these laddoos to please Him and seek His blessings.
3. Dhruva
Lord
Ganesha
is
quite
fond
of
Dhruva,
a
kind
of
grass.
If
you
are
wondering
the
reason
behind
it,
then
here's
a
mythological
story.
Once
there
was
a
demon
named
Analasura.
He
was
so
mighty
that
he
often
disturbed
the
Gods
and
innocent
people
leaving
on
the
Earth.
Lord
Indra
tried
his
best
to
control
the
demon
but
was
unsuccessful
in
doing
so.
This
is
when
Lord
Shiva
asked
Lord
Ganesha
to
go
and
defeat
Analasura
and
free
people
from
the
wrongdoings
of
the
demon.
Lord
Ganesha
obeyed
His
father
and
went
on
to
defeat
the
demon.
When
the
demon
saw
Lord
Ganesha
as
a
chubby
and
small
boy,
he
laughed
aloud
and
made
fun
of
him.
This
is
when
Lord
Ganesha
began
to
grow
in
size
and
took
his
universal
form.
He
then
defeated
the
demon
and
swallowed
him.
But
then
his
stomach
began
burning.
Seeing
this,
Lord
Indra
offered
Him
moon
to
wear
on
his
head,
Lord
Varuna,
showered
lots
and
lots
of
water
on
Lord
Ganesha,
while
Lord
Vishnu
and
Shiva
gave
Him
a
lotus
and
tied
a
thousand-headed
serpent
around
the
belly
of
Lord
Ganesha
respectively.
But
still,
the
burning
sensation
in
the
stomach
of
Lord
Ganesha
didn't
cure.
Soon
a
few
sages
came
and
offered
Lord
Ganesha,
21
leaf
blades
of
Dhruva.
As
soon
as
Lord
Ganesha
chewed
the
blades,
the
burning
sensation
in
his
stomach
stopped.
Since
then
Lord
Ganesha
considers
the
Dhruva
to
be
quite
important
and
special.
4. Banana
The elephant-headed God is fond of every fruit but He is a bit inclined towards bananas. It would be no wrong to say that banana is the favourite fruit of Lord Ganesha. He not only loves bananas but also its leaves. Therefore, you can offer Him offerings on the banana leaves along with the fruits.
5. Shankh (Conch Shells)
You can always find a conch shell in one of the arms of Lord Ganesha. The conch shell is considered to be an auspicious thing in Hindu culture and its sound has a significant meaning. It is believed that the holy sound produced by blowing the conch shell can ward off the evil and negativity from the environment.
6. Erukku And Marigold Flowers
In Hindu mythology, it is believed that flowers have the ability to remove negativity from a person's life. They can make an individual's soul pure. Therefore, flowers are included while worshipping. When it comes to Lord Ganesha, one should offer Erukku and Marigold flowers to Him. This is because Lord Ganesha is quite fond of Erukku and Marigold flowers and the garlands made of these flowers.
7. Sindoor (Vermillion)
In Hindu mythology, it is believed that Lord Ganesha is fond of being adorned with vermillion. Just like Lord Hanuman, Lord Ganesha too loves to be offered vermillion, especially during the Ganesh Chaturthi. If you are wondering why Lord Ganesha is offered sindoor then here's a short story behind this.
Once there was a demon named Sindoora who often killed sages and harassed innocent people. The demon was reddish in colour and wasn't afraid of anyone. One day while she was harassing people, Lord Brahma came to the scene and cursed her to be killed soon for her sins. Upon this, Sindoora laughed and said, "There's isn't a single child born who isn't afraid of her." This is when Lord Brahma cursed her to be killed at the hands of Lord Ganesha, who was still a kid at that time. Soon Sindoora was killed at the hands of Lord Ganesha. Since then people offer Him sindoor to acknowledge his bravery and courage.
8. Murmure (Puffed Rice)
Murmure is prepared from puffed rice and is easily available. It isn't costly and can be afforded easily. Lord Ganesha is also fond of murmure and offering Him the laddoos made up of murmure can bring you His blessings.
9. Bael Leaves
Just like his father Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha is too fond of Bael leaves and Dhatura. While you are performing the Pooja on Ganesh Chaturthi, make sure you offer Bael leaves and Dhatura to Lord Ganesha. You can also offer Bael leaves on other days.
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We
hope
that
you
will
have
a
great
celebration
on
Ganesh
Chaturthi.
May
Lord
Ganesha
bless
you.
Ganpati
Bappa
Morya!!
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