Abhishekam to Lord Vigneshwara (Vinayaka) is a very special puja that removes all obstacles and grants success in work. It is our tradition to perform abhishekam to Lord Ganapati before starting any new work or when facing obstacles.
Here is a complete explanation of Vinayaka Abhishekam:
Specialties of Vighneshwara Abhishekam
Ganapati is known as the "lover of tarpana" and "lover of abhishekam". Abhishekam performed on him brings intellectual development, academic excellence and mental peace.
Benefits of Abhishekam
• Removal of obstacles: Obstacles are removed in the work undertaken and it is completed successfully.
• Gaining knowledge: Students who visit or get this Abhishekam performed will improve their memory and concentration.
• Financial gain: Businessmen will get rid of losses and make profits.
• Liberation from difficulties: Negative energy in the house will be removed and auspiciousness will come.
Substances used - Results
Each abhishekam offered to Ganesha has a specific result:
• Pure water: Purification of sins and peace of mind.
• Milk: Long life and family happiness.
• Curd: Livestock wealth and health improvement.
• Honey: Sweet speech and wealth.
• Panchamrut: Success in all tasks.
• Sugarcane juice: This is very dear to Ganapati. It removes financial difficulties and brings wealth.
• Coconut water: Brings happiness and joy.
• Turmeric water: Good fortune and auspiciousness.
Abhishekam Process
1. Prayer: First, meditate on the Lord with the chant "Shuklaambaradharam Vishnum...".
2. Intention: Mention your name, gotra and the desire for which you are doing Abhishekam (job, marriage or educational advancement).
3. Shodashopachara Puja: Invite the Lord with upacharas like asana, padyam, and arghya.
4. Mantra Recitation: Abhishekam is performed while Vedic scholars recite "Ganapati Atharvashirsham", "Mahaganapathi Moola Mantra" or "Ganesha Ashtottaram".
5. Doorvarchana (Garika Puja): After the abhishekam is over, it is very important to worship the Lord with Garika. Garika means life to Ganapati.
6. Naivedyam: Undrallu, kudumulu, modakas and jaggery are offered as Naivedyam and aarti is performed.
When to perform it?
• Chavithi Tithi: It is auspicious to perform it on the fourth day of Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha (Sankatahara) of every month.
• Vinayaka Chavithi: Abhishekam performed on the biggest festival day of the year gives special results.
• Wednesday: Wednesday is the most auspicious day for Ganapati.
Small tip: After performing Ganapati abhishekam, if possible, donate undralas or fruits to any poor person or Brahmin to get the blessings of the Lord quickly.
The ritual is performed by Puja Phal's associated priests in a traditional, pure manner, with the name and gotra of the devotees, exclusively online. The video recording of the complete puja is sent to the devotees' WhatsApp.
