Festivals of a particular deity are celebrated on the day when the principle of that particular deity is maximum on earth. For example, the Ganesh principle is maximum on earth on Ganesh Chathurthi, Guru principle on Gurupaurnima, Ram principle on Ramnavami, etc. Seekers are advised to take advantage of the destroyer aspect of Sri Ganesh principle on Ganesh Jayanti by chanting 6 malas of ‘Om Gan Ganapataye Namaha’ in the marak (destroyer of evil aspect) tune. While chanting seekers should say the following prayer: "Shower me constantly with your blessings and grace. Give me energy/strength to participate in the mission towards protecting the nation and reinstating divine kingdom."

    While chanting, to activate the destroyer (of evil) aspect, stress on the bold and underlined words as follows: 'Om Gan Ganapataye Namaha'.

    By following this tune, the attitude of kshatravrutti (awakening the fighting spirit) is automatically developed within us. By affixing ‘Om’ before the chant (japa), the deity’s destroyer aspect gets activated. While chanting in the marak tune, one should chant in a high-pitched voice and visualize the deity’s destroyer form.

    [For further details on Lord Ganesh, refer to  Vol. 9C: Ganapati, compiled by H. H. Dr. Jayant B. Athavale and Dr. Mrs. Kunda Athavale, published by the Sanatan.]