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MAHA GANAPATI TEMPLE OF ARIZONA

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Services Significance & Details

Ganapati Homam ............................................................................. 2

Navagraha Homam .......................................................................... 3

Ayushya Homam ............................................................................. 5

Abhishekam ..................................................................................... 7

Griha Pravesham .............................................................................. 8

Seemantham ................................................................................... 10

Sathyanarayana Puja ...................................................................... 12

Punyaha Vachanam and Namakaranam ........................................ 14

Vahana Puja ................................................................................... 15

Annaprasanam ............................................................................... 15

Akshara Abhyasam ........................................................................ 16

Upanayanam .................................................................................. 16

Shashtiabthapoorthi ....................................................................... 16

Wedding ......................................................................................... 16

Engagement .................................................................................... 17

Bhoomi Puja................................................................................... 17

Hair Offering, Hiranya Shraddham/Apara Services (last rites) .... 17



Ganapati Homam

Significance of Ganapati Homam

Ganapati Homam is performed to invoke Lord Ganesha's blessings for removing

obstacles, general prosperity and before starting any auspicious work. It provides a

soothing effect to the mind and body and also purifies the environment. The Ganapati

homam is performed before all other Homams. It is done specifically in the name of the

devotee with sankalpa.

Puja Items

The following puja items are to be made ready by the devotee when the Homam is to be

conducted at their residence.

S.No. Item Quantity

1 Turmeric Powder 1 packet

2 KumKum Powder 1 packet

3 Sandalwood

powder/tablets/paste

1 packet

4 Agarbathi 1 packet

5 Camphor 1 packet

6 Beetle leaves and nuts 15 each

7 Flowers 2 bouquets

8 Banana 12

9 5 variety of fruits 4 each

10 Coconuts 5

11 Rice 4 pounds

12 Kalasa Vasthram 9 x 5 dhoti

or 4 yards cloth, red or green

1

13 Rice Poha (beaten rice) 1 packet

14 Brown sugar 1 packet

15 Honey 1 small bottle

16 Ghee 2 pounds

17 Dates (kajur) 1 packet

18 Coins (quarters) 20

19 Naivedyam (prasadam) Rava Kesari or Payasam (Kheer) or Jagerry

Pongal, Modak (kari kadabu - kannada,

kudumulu or undrallu - telugu, karjikai -

kannada, kolakatte- tamil) or Sundal

20 Sugar Candy 1 packet

21 Sugar 1 packet

22 Dry coconut 1



23 Desiccated coconut (coconut

powder)

1 packet

24 Almonds 1 packet

25 Raisins 1 packet

26 Cashews 1 packet

27 Saffron 1 packet

28 Cloves 1 packet

29 Pachha Kalpooram (green

camphor or edible camphor)

1 packet

30 Firewood chips 1 packet

31 Fire starter log - Dura Flame 1 small packet

32 Aluminium baking trays

(medium size)

4

33 Lamps 2

34 Oil

35 Match Box 1 packet

36 Cotton wick 1 small packet

37 Khalasa (kalasamor kumbha)

- silver, copper or brass

1

38 Paper towels 1 roll

39 Paper plates 5

40 Kattori (stainless steel cups or

silver cups or paper cups)

5

41 Plates or trays 4

42 Steel tumbler 4

43 Steel spoon 4

44 Puja bell 1

Navagraha Homam

Significance of Navagraha Homam

Navagraha Homam is performed to remove obstacles and to attain longevity, health and

happiness. It may also be performed for atonement of Navagraha Doshas. Nine varieties

of flowers, nine cereals(Nava Dhanya), nine clothes(of different colours) and nine types

of Naivedyams are used. It is done specifically in devotee's name with sankalpa.

Puja Items





S.No. Item Quantity



3 Sandalwood powder/tablets/paste 1 packet


5 Camphor 1 packet



8 Banana 12


10 Coconuts 5

11 Rice 4 pounds

12 Kalasa Vasthram 9 x 5 dhoti or 4

yards cloth, red or green

1

13 Ghee 2 pounds



16 Cashews 1 packet

17 Raisins 1 packet

18 Elaichi 1 packet

19 Cloves 1 packet


21 Pachha Kalpooram (green camphor or

edible camphor)

1 packet

22 Naivedyam (prasadam) Rava Kesari or Payasam (Kheer) or

Jagerry Pongal, Modak (kari kadabu -

kannada, kudumulu or undrallu - telugu,

karjikai - kannada, kolakatte- tamil) or

Sundal

23 Aluminium baking trays (medium

size)

4



26 Lamps 2

27 Oil





30 Khalasa (kalasamor kumbha) - silver,

copper or brass

1


32 Paper plates 5

33 Kattori (stainless steel cups or silver

cups or paper cups)

5


35 Steel tumbler 4

NAVADHANYAS (9 grains)

English/Kannada/Telugu/Tamil

1 Wheat or Suji/ Godi/ Godumulu/

Godhumai

1 packet

2 Rice/ Akki/ Beeyamu/ Arisi 1 packet

3 Thoor dhal/ Thogari Bele/ Kandi

Pappu/ Thuvaram Paruppu

1 packet

4 Moong dhal/ Hesara Bele/ Peraru

Pappu/ Pasi Paruppu

1 packet

5 Channa dhal/ Kaddale/ Senagalu/

Kondai kadala

1 packet

6 Rajma/ Aura Bele/ Chikudu Pappu/

Mochha Kottai

1 packet

7 Sesame/ Yellu/ Nuvulu/ Yellu 1 packet

8 Urud dhal/ Udin Bele/ Nalla Minu-

Mulu Pappu/ Ulutham Parappu

1 packet

9 Horse Gram/ Hurli/ Ullavalu/ Kollu 1 packet

NAVAGRAHA VASTHRAS 1 yard of each vasthra

1 Red color 2

2 White color 2

3 Green color 1

4 Yellow color 1

5 Light blue color 1

6 Black color 1

7 Flower printed with mixed color 1

Ayushya Homam

Significance of Ayushya Homam



Ayushya homam is performed to worship the god of life (Ayur Devatha) to bestow long

life. This homam is usually performed on the Star (Nakshaktra) birth date. It is customary

to do it on the first birth day of children. By performing the Ayushya homa, the evil

effects caused by tithi, vara, nakshatra are eradicated. It bestows longevity and good

health.

Puja Items



S.No. Item Quantity



3 Sandalwood

powder/tablets/paste

1 packet


5 Camphor 1 packet



8 Banana 12


10 Coconuts 5

11 Rice 4 pounds

12 Kalasa Vasthram 9 x 5 dhoti

or 4 yards cloth, red or green

1

13 Ghee 2 pounds



16 Cashews 1 packet

17 Raisins 1 packet

18 Elaichi 1 packet

19 Cloves 1 packet

20 Almonds 1 packet


22 Cooked rice 1 small cup

23 Pachha Kalpooram (green

camphor or edible camphor)

1 packet

24 Naivedyam (prasadam) Rava Kesari or Payasam (Kheer) or Jagerry

Pongal, Modak (kari kadabu - kannada,

kudumulu or undrallu - telugu, karjikai -

kannada, kolakatte- tamil) or Sundal

25 Aluminium baking trays

(medium size)

4





28 Lamps (Dheepam) 2

29 Oil



33 Khalasa (kalasamor kumbha)

- silver, copper or brass

1


34 Paper plates 5

35 Kattori (stainless steel cups or

silver cups or paper cups)

5


37 Steel tumbler 4

38 Flower garland for the

boy/girl

37 New vasthra/dress

Abhishekam

Significance of Abhishekam

Abhishekam involves the pouring of various liquids like milk, ghee and honey in a steady

stream over a murti (idol), while specific Sanskrit mantras are recited. As the offerings

are gently poured over the murti, divine blessings radiate out towards all those present,

providing protection, purification, and spiritual elevation.

Puja Items

Devotees sponsoring an Abishekam are requested to bring the following items to the

temple on the day of Abhishekam.

S.No. Item Quantity

1 Flowers 1

bouquet

2 5 Variety of Fruits 4 each

3 Milk 1 Gallon

4 Buttermilk 1 Gallon

5 Orange Juice (without pulp) 1 Gallon

6 Sathvic (no Onion/no Garlic) home-made Prasad 1

7* Upon request, Abhishekam can be performed at your home. If you do

not have an idol at home, we perform abhishekam to Parthiva (clay)

N/A



Siva Linga.

Griha Pravesham

Significance of Griha Pravesham

Griha Pravesham or the House-Warming Ceremony is performed to enter a new home

auspiciously. Literally, Griha Pravesham means 'entering the house'. Griha Pravesham is

an important aspect of the Vaasthu Sastra. It is an act of purifying and making ready the

space for occupation in houses. Traditionally, milk is boiled. A puja is perfomed for the

Nava Grahas and vastu to activate positive effects from the place.

Puja Items

The following puja items are to be made ready by the devotee when the Puja is to be

conducted at their new residence.

S.No. Item Quantity





5 Camphor 1 packet



8 Banana 12


10 Coconuts 5

11 Rice 4 pounds

12 Kalasa Vasthram 9 x 5 dhoti or 4

yards cloth, red or green

1

13 Brown sugar 1 packet

14 Honey 1 small bottle

15 Pumpkin (if available) 1

16 Ghee 2 pounds

17 Full lemons (or 4 cut pieces) 5



20 Cashews 1 packet

21 Raisins 1 packet

22 Elaichi 1 packet



23 Cloves 1 packet


25 Sugar 1 packet


edible camphor)

1 packet


Jagerry Pongal, Modak (kari kadabu -

kannada, kudumulu or undrallu - telugu,

karjikai - kannada, kolakatte- tamil) or

Sundal

28 Milk 1 gallon

29 New vessel for boiling milk

30 Aluminium baking trays (medium

size)

4



33 Lamps (dheepam) 2

34 Oil




copper or brass

1


39 Paper plates 5


cups or paper cups)

5


42 Swami Photos (God Pictures)

43 Steel tumbler 4



1 Wheat or Suji/ Godi/ Godumulu/

Godhumai

1 packet


3 Thoor dhal/ Thogari Bele/ Kandi

Pappu/ Thuvaram Paruppu

1 packet

4 Moong dhal/ Hesara Bele/ Peraru

Pappu/ Pasi Paruppu

1 packet

5 Channa dhal/ Kaddale/ Senagalu/

Kondai kadala

1 packet

6 Rajma/ Aura Bele/ Chikudu Pappu/

Mochha Kottai

1 packet




8 Urud dhal/ Udin Bele/ Nalla Minu-

Mulu Pappu/ Ulutham Parappu

1 packet


NAVAGRAHA VASTHRAS 1 yard of each vasthra

1 Red color 2

2 White color 2

3 Green color 1

4 Yellow color 1


6 Black color 1


Seemantham

Significance of Seemantham

Seemantham is Baby Shower by Hindu tradition. It is performed in preparation for a

woman’s first delivery, and its primary functions are to satisfy the pregnant woman’s

desire, bless her, and ensure a safe delivery and a healthy baby. A sacrificial fire is lit and

the husband and his wife pray jointly for the gift of child and for safe delivery by

circumbulating the fire.

Puja Items

The following puja items are to be made ready by the devotee when the Seemantham is to

be conducted at their residence.

S.No. Item Quantity





5 Camphor 1 packet



8 Banana 12


10 Coconuts 5

11 Rice 4 pounds



12 Kalasa Vasthram 9 x 5 dhoti or 4 yards

cloth, red or green

1

13 Ghee 2 pounds



16 Cloves 1 packet

17 Cashews 1 packet

18 Raisins 1 packet

19 Elaichi 1 packet

20 Almonds 1 packet


Jagerry Pongal


23 Saffron 1 packet


edible camphor)

1 packet



27 Aluminium baking trays (medium size) 4

28 Lamps 2

29 Oil




copper or brass

1


34 Paper plates 5

35 Kattori (stainless steel cups or silver cups

or paper cups)

5


37 Steel tumbler 4

38 Dry coconut 1

39 Desiccated coconut (coconut powder) 1 packet

40 Flower Garland 2

41 Alamottu

42 Vepilai Kaappu

43 New Vasthra/dress

44 Paruppu Thengaai and Seer Bakshanam

(Optional)



Sathyanarayana Puja

Significance of Sathyanarayana Puja

Satyanarayana Puja is performed by reciting the gracious story of Lord Satyanarayana.

This story was originally told by Lord Vishnu himself to the sage Narada for the benefit

of humankind. This puja is conducted to ensure abundance in one's life.

Puja Items



S.No

.

Item Quantity





5 Camphor 1 packet



8 Banana 12


10 Coconuts 5

11 Rice 4 pounds

12 Kalasa Vasthram 9 x 5 dhoti or 4 yards cloth, red or

green

1

13 Milk 1/4 gallon

14 Yoghurt 1 cup

15 Sugar 1 packet

16 Ghee 1/4 pounds



19 Naivedyam (Prasadam) Rava Kesari (Kesari

Bath)

20 Cashews 1 packet

21 Raisins 1 packet

22 Elaichi 1 packet

23 Cloves 1 packet

24 Almonds 1 packet

25 Saffron 1 packet

26 Pachha Kalpooram (green camphor or edible 1 packet



camphor)

27 Sathyanarayana swami photo


29 Oil



32 Khalasa (kalasamor kumbha) - silver, copper or brass 1


34 Paper plates 5

35 Kattori (stainless steel cups or silver cups or paper

cups)

5


37 Steel tumbler 4



1 Wheat or Suji/ Godi/ Godumulu/ Godhumai 1 packet


3 Thoor dhal/ Thogari Bele/ Kandi Pappu/ Thuvaram

Paruppu

1 packet

4 Moong dhal/ Hesara Bele/ Peraru Pappu/ Pasi

Paruppu

1 packet

5 Channa dhal/ Kaddale/ Senagalu/ Kondai kadala 1 packet

6 Rajma/ Aura Bele/ Chikudu Pappu/ Mochha Kottai 1 packet


8 Urud dhal/ Udin Bele/ Nalla Minu-Mulu Pappu/

Ulutham Parappu

1 packet


NAVAGRAHA VASTHRAS 1 yard of each

vasthra

1 Red color 2

2 White color 2

3 Green color 1

4 Yellow color 1


6 Black color 1




Punyaha Vachanam and Namakaranam

Significance of Punyaha Vachanam and Namakaranam

Punyaha Vachanam And Namakaranam are the cleansing ceremony and the naming ceremony

respectively.

Puja Items



S.No. Item Quantity





5 Camphor 1 packet



8 Banana 12


10 Coconuts 5

11 Rice 4 pounds

12 Kalasa Vasthram 9 x 5 dhoti or 4 yards

cloth, red or green

1

13 Ghee 1 Teaspoon

14 Honey 1 Teaspoon

15 Curd (keep this separately) 1 Teaspoon

16 Rice Paddy 1 Pound



19 Naivedyam (Prasadam) Rava Kesari (Kesari Bath) or Payasam

(Kheer) or Jaggery Pongal


21 New Vasthra/dress 1

22 Raisins 1 packet

23 Cashews 1 packet

24 Almonds 1 packet

25 Saffron 1 packet

26 Cloves 1 packet


edible camphor)

1 packet




29 Oil




copper or brass

1


34 Paper plates 5


cups or paper cups)

5


37 Steel tumbler 4

38 Steel Spoon 4

39 Puja Bell 1

Vahana Puja

Significance of Vahana Puja

Vahana puja is performed whenever a new vehicle is purchased. The puja is performed to

bless the car to ensure safety, reliability, and remove any negative influences.

Puja Items

The following puja items are to be brought by the devotee to the temple along with their

vehicle for puja.

S.No. Item Quantity

1 Flowers 1 bouquet

2 Bunch Fruits 1

3 Coconuts 2

4 Lemon 4

Annaprasanam

Significance of Annaprasanam



Annaprasanam is the ceremony to initiate the first solid food to a child. A priest performs

this ritual while making a wish for the child's good health. It is usually held in the fifth

month after birth. In addition to the honey, milk and curd given during the naming

ceremony, rice is now added as the child starts eating solid foods.

Akshara Abhyasam

Significance of Akshara Abhyasam

Akshara Abhyasam or Vidhya Arambham for children is initiation into learning. The

father holds the child’s right hand and, to the chanting of priest who asks God’s

blessings, he helps the child trace the alphabet on a plate of rice with a golden ring. The

child is thus initiated into study.

Upanayanam

Significance of Upanayanam

The Upanayanam makes the boy eligible for the study of the Vedas. Literally

Upanayanam means 'taking near'. Upa means 'near' and nayanam means 'going'; that is

the act of going to a teacher to learn. Yagnopavitha Dhaaranam or putting on the Holy

thread is performed during the Upanayanam ceremony to the brahmachari boy. The boy

is taught the Gãyathri Manthra by his father or teacher. After the upanayanam, the

brahmachari boy is expected to recite the Gayatri Mantra and perform Sandhya rituals

three times every day.

Shashtiabthapoorthi

Significance of Shashtiabthapoorthi

Shashtiabthapoorthi refers to the completion of 60 years of life on earth, marking a

milestone in one's life. A special homam is performed to appease all dieties.

Wedding

Significance of Wedding



Marriage is regarded as the most important social event in Indian culture. The Hindu

marriage is regarded as a sacrament and the Hindu male needs to get married to enter a

vital part of his life - the 'grihasthashramam'. Wedding traditions vary according to each

family and custom. Compatibility is important and horoscopes of the bride and groom are

compared to judge the match. In addition, the time and date of the ceremony are decided

by astrological charts.

Engagement

Significance of Engagement

Among the various functions that precede a wedding, the engagement ceremony is the

most important since it officially marks the beginning of the wedding rituals. It is known

by different names in different regions of the country - Misri, ring ceremony, aashirwad,

and mangni. Engagement is an important wedding celebration and holds a lot of

significance in Indian wedding traditions.

Bhoomi Puja

Significance of Bhoomi Puja

Bhoomi Puja or the Ground Breaking Ceremony is performed while laying the

foundation stone to a new building. A small 64-part diagram denoting the manduka

padam and the Vaasthu Purusha within it is marked in the NE part of the property using

different seeds and colouring substances. An effigy of the Vaasthu Purusha is made in

straw and burnt to ward of evil spirits. This ritual is usually carried out in the morning.

Hair Offering, Hiranya Shraddham/Apara Services (last rites) For these Please contact priest directly for significance and material required.

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