Ganga Puja In Varanasi

About this puja

A Ganga Puja at Harishchandra Ghat, Varanasi, with sankalp, invocation of Maa Ganga and aarti.

Ganga Puja is the worship of the sacred river Ganga, performed at Harishchandra Ghat in Varanasi. The river is held to be holy, and it is believed that a dip in it purifies the soul. Maa Ganga is believed to wash away a person's sins, and her worship is among the most important rituals in Hinduism. The pujari takes the sankalp in the devotee's name and invokes Maa Ganga with mantras and prayers. Flowers, fruits and prasad are offered following the Vedic rituals. The puja ends with aarti, and the devotees take her blessings.

Why devotees perform it

Devotees believe it pleases the ancestors and brings their blessings It is traditionally performed to ease Pitru Dosh It is said to bring peace of mind, financial stability and strength to face life's hurdles

Samagri

• Matchbox (माचिस)
• Camphor (कपूर)
• Lamp (दीप)
• Dhoop (धूप)
• Incense sticks (अगरबत्ती)
• Prasad (प्रसाद)
• Leaf bowl (दोन)
• Glass (ग्लास)
• Leaf plate (पत्तल)
• Sweets (मीठा)
• Fruits (फल)
• Garland (माला)
• Flowers (फूल)
• Barley (जौ)
• Rice (चावल)
• Sandalwood paste
• Roli, sacred red powder (रोली)
• Turmeric (हल्दी)