Hinduism- The Way of Life

Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam/Havan Ashtadravya, or Ashtadravyam, are eight sacred pooja items that are offered to Lord Ganesha during the special pooja known as Ashtadravya Mahaganapathi Homam. It is offered to Lord Ganesh to get his blessings – who blesses with wealth, prosperity and long life. The eight sacred things that are part of the Ashtadravya are: Coconuts, Molasses, Sesame Oil, Sugarcane, Lemon, Rice flakes Banana Rice. In some places Ashta Dravya are Dried coconut, puffed rice, jaggery, banana (kadali plantain), honey, sesame, sugarcane and fried paddy of rice. For some communities Ashtadravya are Coconut, Banana, Honey, Sugarcane, Ghee, Modhaka, Jaggery, Puffed rice. This homa is performed on very important ventures such as, purchase of new land, birthdays. house warming or when one is getting married. This homa is also performed on the day of major operations.  The Ashtadravya Ganapathi homa also aids in removing marriage and other obs

Maha Ganapathi Homam/ Havan Lord Ganapathi (also known as Vinayagar/Ganesha) holds the main position among the five main positions among the Gods. The remaining four is held by Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Devi Maa and Surya. Ganapathi homam is the best solution to overcome all the hurdles in life and removal of all obstacles. It provides a soothing effect to the mind as well as the body. Moreover, it also purifies the the atmosphere. Performing Ganapathi homa every once a month gives prosperity, wealth and health. If anyone is running Kethu dasa or Bukthi, or some dosha that is created due to the influence of Kethu in their horoscope it is advisable for that person to perform Ganapathi Homa in order to get relief  ( dosha nivarthana ). Ganapathi homa is usually conducted before any other homas in order to avoid any obstacles during the prayers. In Hinduism, Ganapathi is depicted as the remover of obstacles (Vignahartha); therefore Ganapathi homa is a must before starting anyth