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Ganapathi Homam is an occasion for requesting the god Ganesha for guidance and blessings and to remove any barriers that might be standing in the way of one’s success or development. The Ganapathi Homam evokes Ganesha’s blessings and brings prosperity and success. Ganesha is considered the lord of beginnings and the remover of hurdles. It is also thought that those who do the ritual will experience riches, peace, and good fortune. The Ganapathi Homam is conducted for several reasons, such as to indicate the beginning of a new project or company and to overcome barriers.
Auspicious day for Ganapathi homam 2024
| Month | Date | Details |
| Feb 2024 | 12Feb 5.44pm to 13Feb 2.42pm. | Chaturthi |
| – | 28Feb | Sankatahara Chaturthi |
| Mar 2024 | 13Mar 4.04 am to 14Mar 1.26 am | Chaturthi |
| – | 28Mar | Sankatahara Chaturthi |
| Apr 2024 | 11Apr 3.03 pm to 12Apr 1.12 pm | Chaturthi |
| – | 27Apr | Sankatahara Chaturthi |
| May 2024 | 11May 2.50 am to 12May 2.04 am | Chaturthi |
| – | 26May | Sankatahara Chaturthi |
| Jun 2024 | 9Jun 3.44 pm to 10Jun 4.15 pm | Chaturthi |
| – | 25Jun | Sankatahara Chaturthi |
| Jul 2024 | 9Jul 6.09 am to 10Jul 7.52 am | Chaturthi |
| – | 24Jul | Sankatahara Chaturthi |
| Aug 2024 | 7 August 10.06 pm – 8 August 12.37 am | Chaturthi |
| – | 22Aug | Sankatahara Chaturthi |
| Sep 2024 | 6Sep 3.01 pm to 7Sep 5.37 pm | Chaturthi |
| – | 21Sep | Sankatahara Chaturthi |
| Oct 2024 | 6 October, 7.50 am to 7 October, 9.48 am | Chaturthi |
| – | 20Oct | Sankatahara Chaturthi |
| Nov 2024 | November 4, 11:24 p.m. – November 6, 12:17 a.m. | Chaturthi |
| 18Nov | Sankatahara Chaturthi | |
| Dec 2024 | 4Dec 1.10 pm to 5Dec 12.49 pm | Chaturthi |
| – | 18Dec | Sankatahara Chaturthi |
Benefits of Ganapathi Homam
- Clearing off barriers and achieving success: It is said that by performing the Ganapathi Homam, one may invoke the blessings of Ganesha, the deity of beginnings and the destroyer of challenges, bringing prosperity and success.
- Promoting wealth and peace: Those who practice it are said to benefit from peace and wealth.
- Overcoming obstacles: The Ganapathi Homam is frequently conducted to get past obstacles and problems that might be limiting one’s progress.
- Looking for defense: In addition to bringing luck, it is said to protect from negative energy.
- Celebrating the launch of a new project: When a new venture or project is beginning, the Ganapathi Homam is frequently conducted to ask for blessings and remove any potential hurdles.
Preparation for Ganapathi Homam
- Rather than placing the homa kund directly on the floor, lay down a wood plank or similar object, cover it with aluminum foil, and then set four bricks of the same height on top of it. Then, place the homa kund on top of the bricks. Because of this, the floor stays cool and there is some air and a hardwood plank underneath the homa kund.
- Lay some aluminum foil around the plank that contains the homa kund on the floor for easy cleanup. It is easy to clean up if ghee or anything else gets spilled there.
- To make the interior of the Homa Kund easier to clean, you can optionally wrap it with aluminum foil.
- Prepare some Prasadam for offering to the gods. You can also use dates, raisins, rock sugar sweets, fruits, or jaggery.
- Cook a small amount of white rice. If this isn’t feasible, cut an apple, banana, or other fruit into six slices.
- Pour water into the cup or tumbler and set the spoon inside.
- Seventh, take a seat in front of the homa kund. The ideal position for you to be facing is east, meaning that the homa kund should be east of you. Place a little plate or wooden board to the east of the homa kund, top it with a mound of rice grains, and then set the idol—or a metal or clay object, such as a coin—atop it. You can decorate to your taste and ability. Having an idol is up to you. Mahaganapathi is directly worshippable in flames.
- Using kumkum (vermilion) powder, draw two parallel red lines from the center of the homam kund in the direction of your seat. They have to connect Homa Kundam to your seat by traveling east–west. Pour the melted ghee into the bowl and set it on those lines.
- Cut the dry coconuts into little bits. One-inch-by-one-inch pieces are helpful.
- Important: Avoid eating anything for at least an hour before the homam, or three to four hours beforehand.
- Take a bath and evacuate your bowels before homa. For optimum results, the stomach should be empty during a homam.