Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Why are 21 leaves offered in Ganesh Pujan?
Ganesh chaturthi 2025: The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great enthusiasm and reverence throughout the country. On this day, Ganpati Bappa is established and worshiped for 10 days. The tradition is that Ganesha is worshiped with modak and laddus with 21 leaves (letters), which is called letter worship. According to the scriptures, these leaves have different religious and spiritual significance. It is believed that by offering 21 letters, Vighnaharta Ganapati quickly pleases the crisis from the lives of the devotees and provides happiness and prosperity.
The tradition of offering 21 letters is not just religious, but a deep spiritual secret is hidden in it. Each leaf is a symbol of a particular power, virtue and blessings. Such as Durva is a symbol of prosperity, of Shami Vijay, Bell of purity and dhatura fierce powers. The special thing is that on normal days Ganapati is not given a Tulsi letter, but it is considered auspicious on Ganesh Chaturthi.
List of 21 leaves (Patra List for Ganesh Puja)
- Shami Prosopis Cineraria is considered to be victory and sinned destroyer.
- Bhringraj Eclipta Prostrata Ayurveda and give age and energy.
- Bel Aegle Marmelos symbol of Tridevas, beloved to Shiva and Ganapati.
- Durva Cynodon Dactylon’s most dear, symbol of prosperity, Ganpati.
- Ber Ziziphus Mauritiana signal of simplicity and satisfaction.
- Datura Datura Metel calm fiery energy.
- Tulsi Ocimum Tenuiflorum is not commonly offered to Ganpati, but an exception is offered to Ganesh Chaturthi.
- Sem Phaseolus Vulgaris symbol of food and fertility.
- Apamarga Achyranths aspera signal and replication of purification.
- Kantakari Solanum Virginianum with obstruction and medicinal properties.
- Sindoor letter (Sindoor bixa orellana) a symbol of good luck and Mars.
- Tejpatta Cinnamomum Tamala brings fragrance, peace and prosperity.
- Agastya Sesbania Grandiflora symbolizes knowledge and power.
- Kaner Nerium Indicum symbolizes fearlessness and courage.
- Banana letter (Kadali Musa Acuminata) symbol of prosperity and progress.
- ARKA Calotropis Procera Disease and Dear Ganesha.
- Arjuna Terminalia Arjuna symbolizes patience and power.
- Devdar Cedrus Deodara shows purity and stability.
- Marua origanum majorana symbolizes aroma and purity.
- Kachnar Phanera Variegata signifies the progress and beauty.
- Ketaki Pandanus Utilis symbolizes purity and Mars works.
Importance of these leaves
The use of these 21 leaves in Ganesh Puja is not only a tradition but a part of a deep faith.
Every letter has different qualities and blessings connected, such as Durva is a symbol of prosperity, Bell is of purity and Shami victory.
It is also believed that worshiping with these leaves removes the obstacles of life and the arrival of happiness and prosperity.
Important thing
There is a description in Ganesh Purana that Tulsi and Ganapati once cursed each other. For this reason, Tulsi letter is not offered to Ganapati on normal days, but this is considered an exception on Ganesh Chaturthi and on this day offering Tulsi Patra is auspicious. In this way, the worship of 21 leaves is not just a religious ritual for Ganapati, but is a symbol of energy, health and prosperity.
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