Ganesha Modaka Yagya - Kanchipuram - Oct 9, 2005

This yagya was performed as a part of the Navaratri Celebrations. It honors Ganesha as the remover of obstacles to the prosperity, strength, and wisdom that Lakshmi, Durga, and Saraswati bring as a result of the Navaratri Yagyas.



Modaka balls are a sweet treat that is a favorite of Ganesha.



There are 1,008 different mantras (names) for Ganesha and one modaka was offered into the yagya fire with each mantra.



In addition, there were a total of 11 ingredients offered in this yagya. Here are coconut slices.



And bananas...




Tat Purushaya Vidmahe
Vakratundaya Deemahi
Thanno Danti Prachodayat