Lord Ganapati Upasana: A Devotee's Guide to Worship and Bhajans

By Sudip Kumar Das and DIPAN KUMAR DAS

Part I-The Divine Presence of Ganapati

Introduction: Lord Ganesha, the Remover of Obstacles

Symbolism of the elephant head

Role of Ganapati in Sanatana Dharma

Why every puja begins with Him

Forms and Avatars of Ganapati

The 32 forms of Ganesha

Sankatahara Ganapati

Vinayaka across regions (Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha)

Sacred Stories of Ganapati

Birth of Ganesha

Writing of the Mahabharata

The fruit of wisdom (Karttikeya & Ganesha story)

Protector of devotees

Part II - Path of Upasana (Worship)

4. Ganapati Puja Vidhi (Step-by-Step Worship)

Daily puja procedure

Materials and offerings

Auspicious timings (Vinayaka Chaturthi, Sankashti Chaturthi)
5. Ganapati Mantras and Japa

Vakratunda Mahakaya

Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha

Ganesh Gayatri mantra

Benefits of chanting
6. Stotras and Hymns

Ganapati Atharvashirsha

Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali (108 Names)

Ganesha Sahasranama

Sankatahara Chaturthi Vrat Katha
7. Special Festivals of Ganapati

Ganesh Chaturthi (installation and visarjan)

Ganesh Jayanti

Sankashti Chaturthi fasts

Regional traditions and rituals

Part III - Bhakti through Music and Bhajans

8. Power of Bhajans in Devotion

Role of music in bhakti

Why Ganesha is invoked in songs

9. Popular Ganapati Bhajans (Lyrics & Meaning)

Jai Ganesh Deva

Ganapati Bappa Morya

Shendur Lal Chadhayo

Gajanan Maharaj Bhajans

10. Composing Your Own Ganesha Bhajan

Elements of devotional music

Simple ragas for Ganesha songs

Offering bhajans during puja

Part IV - Living with Ganapati's Grace

11. Ganapati in Daily Life

Chanting for focus and success

Ganesha as Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles)

Beginning new ventures with His blessings

12. Meditation and Spiritual Practices

Dhyana on Lord Ganesha's form

Visualization techniques

Inner meaning of Ganapati Upasana

13. Conclusion: Walking with Ganapati Always

Ganapati as friend, guide, and guru

Eternal blessings for devotees

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FPFX5ZFV
• ISBN13: 9798263261689
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"