Vinayaka Shanti:
Purpose: To seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings for removing obstacles and ensuring peace and prosperity.
Focus on Lord Ganesha: Central deity is Lord Vinayaka (Ganesha), the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom.
Sankalp (Resolution): Devotees take a vow (sankalp) for spiritual growth, peace, and the removal of obstacles in life.
Invocation of Ganesha: Puja begins with the invocation of Lord Ganesha using mantras and prayers.
Ganapati Stotra Recitation: Chanting of specific stotras like Ganapati Ashtakshara Mantra and Ganapati Stotra.
Offerings: Offerings of fruits, flowers, sweets (especially modaks), and other sacred items to Lord Ganesha.
Aarti: Reciting the Ganesh Aarti or other devotional hymns to praise and seek divine blessings.
Homa (Fire Ritual): A small homa performed with ghee, grains, and other offerings to invoke divine favor.
Prayers for Peace: Seeking peace, prosperity, and harmony in the home or surroundings.
Prasadam Distribution: Distribution of the prasadam (blessed offerings) to family members and participants as a token of Lord Ganesha’s blessings.
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