Ganapati Homam in Varanasi

Ganapati Homam samagri list

• 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

The Pandit confirms the final list for your family's vidhi, and Pandit ji can arrange the samagri in Varanasi at an additional cost, agreed after discussion.

Ganapati Homam vidhi, step by step

1. 1Preparation and purification. The space is cleaned, the havan kund set up and the family seated facing the fire with the samagri arranged.
2. 2Sankalp. The Pandit takes the sankalp with the family's names, gotra and the purpose of the homam.
3. 3Kalash and Ganesh sthapana. A kalash is established and Lord Ganesha is invoked with mantras, flowers and offerings.
4. 4Agni sthapana. The holy fire is kindled in the havan kund with Vedic mantras.
5. 5Ganapati mantra ahutis. Offerings of ghee, modak, durva, sesame and other samagri are made while Ganapati mantras are chanted.
6. 6Purnahuti. The final offering is made, usually with a coconut and ghee, completing the homam.
7. 7Aarti and prasad. Aarti is performed, blessings are sought and prasad is shared with the family.