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Vara-siddhi Vinayaka Vrata
The Tuesday/ Chaturthi vrata to Ganesha for success and removal of obstacles.
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Deity: Vara-siddhi Vinayaka (Ganesha)
When: Ganesha Chaturthi; Sankashti & Vinayaka Chaturthi
Samagri you'll need
- Clay Ganesha
- Durva, red flowers
- Modaka/kadubu
- Mantapa, fruits
Step by step
- 1
Prana-pratishtha
Install and invoke Ganesha with prana-pratishtha.
- 2
Shodashopachara & durvarchana
Worship with sixteen upacharas and 21 durva / patri.
- 3
Ashtottara & katha
Recite the Ganapati ashtottara and vrata katha.
- 4
Naivedya & aarti
Offer modaka, perform mangalarati.
Note: In Tamil homes this is the core of Vinayaka Chaturthi worship.
This is a learner's outline. Exact mantras and small variations differ by shakha, sutra and family custom — please learn the full procedure from your guru or purohith.