Ritualistic worship of the Brahmadhwaj (Gudi) on Gudipadwa

Hindu New Year Day that is Chaitra Shukla Pratipada is also known as Gudipadwa. Scriptures prescribe to perform ritualistic worship and erect Gudi immediately after sunrise. Let us see the details of the ritualistic worship and associated mantras.

Underlying science in the worship of Shri Ganapati

This word is derived from ‘duhu’ and ‘avam’. ‘Duhu’ means that which is far away and ‘avam’ means that which brings closer. Thus, that which brings the distant Pavitraks (Subtlemost particles) of Shri Ganapati closer is the durva.

Some prayers to be made to Shri Ganapati

At many places during Ganeshotsav, people vie to sing Aratis loudly to the accompaniment of ear-splitting musical instruments. Avoid this; sing Aratis after understanding their meaning, with the correct pronunciation and slowly.

Datta Jayanti

On Datta Jayanti, the Dattatreya Principle is one thousand times more active on Earth as compared to the other days.