About Ganapathi Abhishekam
What is Ganapathi Abhishekam?
Ganapathi Abhishekam is the ritual bathing of Lord Ganesha with milk, panchamrutham and turmeric water on Sankashti or Vinayaka Chaturthi, with the Ganapati Atharvashirsha.
Abhishekam with the Atharvashirsha is believed to remove obstacles and bring success; 21 durva bunches and modakams are offered after the abhishekam.
Benefits
- Removal of obstacles
- Success in new work and studies
- Peace at home
When to perform
- Sankashti Chaturthi and Vinayaka Chaturthi
- Wednesdays
How Ganapathi Abhishekam is performed
- Sankalpam
- Abhishekam with milk, panchamrutham and turmeric water while chanting the Atharvashirsha
- Alankaram
- Durva archana with 21 names
- Naivedyam of modakams and harathi
Ganapathi Abhishekam samagri list
- Ganesha idol
- Milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar
- Turmeric
- Durva grass — 21 bunches
- Modakams and fruits
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ganapathi Abhishekam cost?
Ganapathi Abhishekam with a verified Stuti Mandir pandit starts from ₹2,100 as pandit dakshina, for about 1 hour. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
What is offered after the abhishekam?
Durva grass, red flowers and modakams.