Start the Bengali New Year with Ganesh Puja

By A Staff Reporter :  On New Year's morning, traders start the day by worshiping Lakshmi- Ganesha.Also on the special day puja is organized at home.According to the scriptures, any puja  begins with the worship of Ganesha.Because Ganesha, the achiever, is called Sankatmochan.So to achieve success you should also worship Ganesha on the first day of the year.Siddhidata Ganesha is the god of good luck.With the blessings of Siddhidata Ganesha, welcome good luck at your home. Chant the mantra 'Om Nam Haramba Mahamodit Mam Sanktan Nibaraya Swaha' 5 times during Ganesh Puja.Offer laddoos to appease Ganesha.Ganesh idol must be placed on red salu and worshiped. And Ganesh should always be worshiped with white flowers.