Wednesday Special: Wednesday is considered the best day to worship Lord Ganesha. On this day, devotees receive special blessings by worshiping him.
In Hinduism, each day of the week is dedicated to different deities. Wednesday is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Worshiping Lord Ganesha on Wednesday is considered auspicious, and devotees receive special blessings. Lord Ganesha is the remover of obstacles and the deity of intellect. Worshiping him grants liberation from all life’s troubles and enhances intelligence. Today, we will elaborate on how to perform the worship of Lord Ganesha and the mantras to chant on Wednesday.
Procedure for Worshiping on Wednesday
- After bathing, wear clean clothes.
- Clean the worship area and place a small altar.
- Spread a red cloth on the altar and place an idol or image of Lord Ganesha.
- Light a lamp in front of the idol and show incense and lamp.
- Bathe Lord Ganesha with Panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar).
- Offer sandalwood paste, rice grains (Akshat), flowers, fruits, sweets, betel leaves, and betel nuts to Lord Ganesha.
- Perform the Aarti of Lord Ganesha and chant his mantras.
Mantras to Chant on Wednesday
- “Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kurume Deva Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada”
- “Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha”
- “Ganapujyo Vakratunda Ekadanttri Triyambako Neelagreevo Lambodaro Vikato Vighnarajak: Dhumravarano Bhalchandro Dashmastu Vinayako Ganaparati Hastimukho Dwadashare Yajetganam”
- “Trayimayaya Khilbudhiddatre Buddhpradipay Suradhipaya Nityaya Satyaya Cha Nityabuddhi Nityam Nirihaaya Namostu Nityam”
Things to Remember
- While worshiping Lord Ganesha on Wednesday, ensure that the idol’s face is towards the north or west direction.
- Maintain a calm and focused mind during worship.
- Donate to the poor after worship.
Benefits of Worshiping Lord Ganesha
- Liberation from all life’s troubles.
- Enhancement of intellect and knowledge.
- Attainment of wealth and prosperity.
- Attainment of happiness and peace.
- Removal of obstacles in marriage and education.
Performing the worship of Lord Ganesha with devotion on Wednesday can bring immense benefits and blessings into one’s life.