Day 1
Colour of the day
Pratishtha (Installation)
Ganpati Bappa is welcomed home with pran-pratishtha and modaks.
- Mantra
- ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
- Prasad
- Modak (21)
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ten days of Bappa
Ganesh Chaturthi welcomes Lord Ganesha into homes and pandals for ten joyous days, ending with Anant Chaturdashi visarjan.
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Day 2
Colour of the day
Remover of Obstacles
Devotees pray for removal of obstacles and fresh beginnings.
- Mantra
- वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ
- Prasad
- Laddoo
Day 3
Colour of the day
Giver of Wisdom
Students and seekers pray for buddhi (intellect) and vidya.
- Mantra
- ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्महे
- Prasad
- Durva grass
Day 4
Colour of the day
Bestower of Siddhi
Ganesha as Siddhi Vinayak grants success in all endeavours.
- Mantra
- ॐ सिद्धि विनायकाय नमः
- Prasad
- Coconut & jaggery
Day 5
Colour of the day
Sapt-Rishi Worship
Honouring the seven sages alongside Ganpati.
- Mantra
- ॐ गणाधिपाय नमः
- Prasad
- Fruits
Day 6
Colour of the day
Gauri (Parvati) arrives
Ganesha's mother Gauri is invited home in Maharashtra homes.
- Mantra
- ॐ गौर्यै नमः
- Prasad
- Puran poli
Day 7
Colour of the day
Gauri Worship
Maha-naivedya and 16-item bhog offered to Gauri.
- Mantra
- ॐ पार्वत्यै नमः
- Prasad
- 16-item bhog
Day 8
Colour of the day
Gauri returns
Gauri is bid farewell with music and haldi-kumkum.
- Mantra
- ॐ उमायै नमः
- Prasad
- Sweet rice
Day 9
Colour of the day
Night of Devotion
Bhajans, aartis and cultural programs fill every pandal.
- Mantra
- गणपति बप्पा मोरया
- Prasad
- Panchamrit
Day 10
Colour of the day
Visarjan
Bappa is bid farewell — Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya!
- Mantra
- गणपति बप्पा मोरया, मंगल मूर्ति मोरया
- Prasad
- Modak & coconut
