Ganapathi Archana is a devotional ritual performed to invoke the blessings of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, giver of wisdom, success, and prosperity. This archana (offering of names) involves chanting Lord Ganesha’s names—typically the 108 names (Ashtottara Shatanamavali)—with offerings of flowers, durva grass, or akshata (rice).

Best Days to Perform

• Sankashti Chaturthi (after full moon)

• Vinayaka Chaturthi (after new moon)

• Tuesdays, Fridays, and Chaturthi Tithis

Items Required

• Ganesha idol or photo

• Flowers or akshata (turmeric rice)

• Durva grass (21 blades ideally)

• Incense sticks, camphor, diya

• Fruits, modaks, or other sweets

• Betel leaves and nuts

• Turmeric, kumkum, sandal paste

• A bell (optional)