December 21, yellow: The family sadhana for the first day of Pancha Ganapati is to create a vibration of love and harmony among immediate family members. The day begins early, and the entire family works together to design and decorate the shrine with traditional symbols, rangoli, lamps and more. Then a grand puja is performed invoking the spirit of Pancha Ganapati in the home. The sadhana of the day now begins. The family sits together for the purpose of easing any strained relationships that have arisen during the year. They make amends one with another for misdeeds performed, insults given, mental pain and injuries caused and suffered. When forgiveness is offered to all by one and all, they speak of each others good qualities and resolve that in the days ahead they will remember the futility of trying to change others and the practicality of changing ones self to be the silent example for all to witness. Gifts are then exchanged and placed unopened before Pancha Ganapati. As family harmony is important to all Hindus, this sadhana must be taken very, very seriously.

4 Responses to “Happy Pancha Ganapati – Day 1”

1. Omana Raman says:
   December 20th, 2017 at 7:45 pm

   Happy Pancha Ganapati.

2. Anil says:
   December 20th, 2017 at 11:17 pm

   Aum
   Happy Pancha Ganapati day1 to Satguru ji and all the monks.
   Anil

3. Ramai Santhirapala says:
   December 21st, 2017 at 9:04 am

   Happy Pancha Ganapati to All at the Aadheenam, and ever grateful for the dynamism, love and efforts which is felt thousands of physical miles away. Blessed to be in the ray of Siva’s little island – mahalo.

4. Rajendra Giri says:
   December 21st, 2017 at 9:15 am

   Happy Pancha Ganapati to Everyone!

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