Putra Ganapati Vratam is an auspicious vrata to be observed by married couple for children. Putra Ganapati Vrata is a main ritual in Andhra Pradesh. Childless couple perform the vrata for children. The deity to worship on the day is as the name suggests, Putra Ganapati, Lord Ganapathi. Also called as Lord Ganesh, Vinayaka, Vignahantri, Gajanana, Ganadhipa, Lord Ganapathi has a great significance as the God of prosperity and happiness.
Putra Ganapati Vrata is observed mainly in Andhra Pradesh. It is also called as Vara Siddhi Vinayaka Vratam.
When is Putra Ganapati Vrata Observed?
Putra Ganapathi Vrata is observed in Falgun month. In 2012, Putra Ganapati Vrata is performed on 25 February.
Rituals and Customs of Putra Ganapati Vrata
The devotees or the performers who observe the vrata, perform the Ganapati Puja with utmost devotion to be blessed with children by the God. Some enthusiasts observe fast on the day. Putra Ganapati Vrata should be done under the guidance of a well known priest or a pandit.
Who else can Perform Putra Ganapathi Pooja
As Lord Ganapati is popularly known to bless his devotees with good health and wisdom, people who wish their childrens good health and for their better wisdom perform the vrata.
Putra Ganapathi Vrata Puja Procedure, Pujan Vidhi of Putra Ganpati Vrat
Perform simple Ganesh Puja by chanting few stotras of Lord Ganesha (mainly Ganesha Astottaram / Astottara Shatanamavali). Offer special recipes such as Modak / Undrallu / Payasam. Perform Ganesh Aarti after puja and chant Putra Prapthi Ashtakam.
