Ganapati Homam, for Lord Ganesha (Ganapathi Homa, Ganesh Havan)
₹8,100starting dakshina
Final dakshina depends on the vidhi, Pandits and samagri, and is confirmed on WhatsApp before you book.
- 2 to 3 hours
- At home or online
- 100% refund guarantee
About this puja
- A fire ritual offered to Lord Ganesha, traditionally performed before new beginnings to seek the removal of obstacles.
- Experienced Pandit(s) for the homam, with the number depending on its scale
- Sankalp taken in your name, gotra and family details
- Guidance on preparation, timing and what the family should arrange
- Vidhi performed according to the Vedic tradition followed by the Pandit
Also known as: Ganapathi Homa, Ganesh Havan, Maha Ganapati Homam
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Puja details
- Deity
- Lord Ganesha
- Category
- Homam & Havan
- Duration
- 2 to 3 hours
- Mode
- At home or online
- Starting dakshina
- ₹8,100
- Also known as
- Ganapathi Homa, Ganesh Havan, Maha Ganapati Homam
What is Ganapati Homam?
Ganapati Homam is a Vedic fire offering dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the deity invoked first in almost every Hindu ceremony. Offerings of ghee, modak, durva grass, coconut and other samagri are made into the holy fire while the Pandit chants Ganapati mantras, often including verses from the Ganapati Atharvashirsha.
Many families perform it at the start of something important, moving into a new home, opening a business, beginning a major project or before a wedding. It is also commonly done on Sankashti Chaturthi, Vinayaka Chaturthi or at the start of the financial year.
The homam can be performed at home, at a venue of your choice or with an online sankalp, where a Pandit performs the ritual while the family joins by video.
Significance
Lord Ganesha is revered as Vighnaharta, the remover of obstacles, and as the lord of wisdom and auspicious beginnings. Invoking him through fire is traditionally regarded as a way of preparing the ground for whatever follows.
In Vedic practice, Agni carries offerings to the deities. A Ganapati Homam combines this fire worship with Ganesha's role as the first-worshipped deity, which is why it is often chosen as the opening rite before larger ceremonies.
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Who and when to perform
Who performs it
- Families starting a new venture, job, business or project
- Those moving into a new home or office
- Families preparing for a wedding, sanskar or other major ceremony
- Students and professionals seeking blessings before exams or important milestones
- Anyone wishing to begin the year or a new phase with Ganesha's blessings
When to perform
- On Vinayaka Chaturthi or Sankashti Chaturthi
- During Ganesh Chaturthi festivities
- Before griha pravesh, business openings or weddings
- On an auspicious muhurat suggested by the Pandit
Traditionally associated with
- Traditionally associated with the removal of obstacles in new undertakings
- Believed to invite clarity, wisdom and focus
- Regarded as an auspicious way to begin a new home, business or project
- Offers the family a shared moment of prayer and intention
These are traditional beliefs associated with the ritual. Pujas are acts of devotion and are not a substitute for medical, financial or professional advice.
How Ganapati Homam is performed
- 1Preparation and purificationThe space is cleaned, the havan kund set up and the family seated facing the fire with the samagri arranged.
- 2SankalpThe Pandit takes the sankalp with the family's names, gotra and the purpose of the homam.
- 3Kalash and Ganesh sthapanaA kalash is established and Lord Ganesha is invoked with mantras, flowers and offerings.
- 4Agni sthapanaThe holy fire is kindled in the havan kund with Vedic mantras.
- 5Ganapati mantra ahutisOfferings of ghee, modak, durva, sesame and other samagri are made while Ganapati mantras are chanted.
- 6PurnahutiThe final offering is made, usually with a coconut and ghee, completing the homam.
- 7Aarti and prasadAarti is performed, blessings are sought and prasad is shared with the family.
The exact vidhi varies by region and family tradition; your Pandit will follow your customs.
Samagri (puja materials)
- Havan kund
- Mango wood or havan samidha
- Pure ghee
- Havan samagri mix
- Modak or laddoo
- Durva grass
- Red flowers
- Coconut
- Kalash with mango leaves
- Roli, kumkum and akshat
- Supari and paan leaves
- Camphor and incense
- Sesame seeds and jaggery
- Ganesh idol or picture
Samagri can be arranged on request. We share a list suited to your vidhi before the day.
What is included
Usually included
- Experienced Pandit(s) for the homam, with the number depending on its scale
- Sankalp taken in your name, gotra and family details
- Guidance on preparation, timing and what the family should arrange
- Vidhi performed according to the Vedic tradition followed by the Pandit
- Samagri and havan kund can be arranged on request
Not included
- Travel and accommodation for the family
- Venue booking or hall charges, where a venue is needed
- Dakshina beyond what is agreed at the time of booking
- Bhojan or prasad distribution for guests, unless arranged separately
At home or online
In person, at your home
A Pandit performs the ritual at your home, office or venue in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune. We help with muhurat, samagri and preparation.
Online, live on video
- · The Pandit takes the sankalp with your name, gotra and intention before starting
- · The homam is performed by the Pandit with the family joining live by video
- · You can follow along and offer prayers from home during key moments
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Ganapati Homam across regions
The same ritual goes by different names in different traditions. Whichever name your family uses, we can help.
- Ganapathi HomamTelugu
- GanahomaKannada
- Ganesh HavanHindi
- Maha Ganapati HomaSanskrit
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Reviews
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Excellent service. The priest was knowledgeable and conducted the homam with proper traditional rituals.
Priya Srinivasan Online · Chennai Ganapati HomamVery smooth experience from booking to completion. Panditji was punctual and explained every ritual patiently.
Ananya Rao Online · Bengaluru Griha Pravesh PujaPanditji was punctual and very knowledgeable. He explained each step of the puja clearly.
Amit Sharma Online · Delhi Griha Pravesh PujaBooked through WhatsApp and the process was very easy. The puja was performed beautifully.
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Booking was extremely easy. The entire puja was conducted beautifully and peacefully.
Neha Verma Online · Noida Satyanarayan PujaGreat experience. We booked through WhatsApp and everything was arranged smoothly.
Rohit Gupta Online · Gurgaon HavanVery convenient service. Panditji arrived on time and guided our family throughout the ceremony.
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Is Ganapati Homam the same as Ganesh Puja?
Both honour Lord Ganesha, but a Ganapati Homam centres on offerings into the holy fire with mantras, while a Ganesh Puja is usually worship with flowers, naivedya and aarti without a havan.
Can Ganapati Homam be done at home?
Yes. It is commonly performed at home with a small havan kund. The Pandit will advise on ventilation and space so the fire can be kept safely.
Can I do Ganapati Homam before griha pravesh?
Many families perform it on the morning of griha pravesh or just before it, as Ganesha is traditionally worshipped first. The Pandit can combine both on the same day.
Can the homam be done online?
Yes. A Pandit can take your sankalp and perform the homam while you join by video. This is a common option for families living away from India.
How much does Ganapati Homam cost?
It depends on the scale, number of Pandits and samagri needed. Pricing is shared on WhatsApp after understanding your requirements.
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