Why Ganesha loves Durva
The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the country, which is going to start from August 27 this year. During this time, Ganpati Bappa is established from house to house and worships methodically. Then Bappa is immersed on the 10th day. During the worship of Ganesha, devotees offer many things to him, in which Durva grass holds special significance. It is said that without it, the worship of Bappa is considered incomplete. But have you ever wondered why Durva grass is offered to Ganesha? Let us tell you in this article.
Why do Ganesha offer Durva
Why Ganesh ji is offered Durva, a mythological story is found behind it. According to this legend, once Ganesh ji swallowed a demon named Analasura, due to which his stomach started burning. Even after taking many measures, when the burning sensation of his stomach did not calm down, the sage Kashyap gave Ganesha to eat Durva. It is said that by eating Durva, the burning sensation of Ganesha’s stomach became calm. For this reason, there is a tradition of offering Durva to Ganesha.
What happens by offering Durva to Lord Ganesha?
Ganesha gets many benefits of offering Durva. It is believed that Ganesha is happy by offering Durva, disturbances are removed, mental peace, getting rid of financial constraints and happiness and prosperity come. Apart from this, health benefits are also seen by offering durva. It is religious belief that this makes Ganesha happy and fulfills the wishes of the devotees. Durva should be made in 21 knots and offered to Ganesha. In addition, in Hinduism, Durva is considered a symbol of coolness and positive energy, which removes the negativity of life by offering to Ganesha.
Religious importance:- Durva is considered sacred and has special significance in the worship of Ganesha.
Happiness and prosperity:- It is believed that offering durva brings happiness, prosperity and prosperity.
Wisdom and Knowledge:- Ganesha is considered the god of intellect and knowledge and by offering durva, intelligence and knowledge increase.
Vighnaharta:- Ganesh ji is also called Vighnaharta and all obstacles in life are removed by offering Durva.
How to offer Durva to Ganesha?
While offering Durva to Ganesha, make 11 pairs of Durva ie 22 Durva. Then wash it with clean water and offer it at the feet of Ganesha. While offering Durva to Ganesha, speak ‘Shri Ganeshaya Namah Durvankuran Dedayami’. It is considered auspicious to keep Durva near Ganesha’s ear or on forehead.
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