Vināyakaśānti
From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia
By Swami Harshananda
Vināyakaśānti is sometimes also called as Gaṇapatipujā. This śānti[1] is generally performed at the commencement of all the sanskāras or sacraments like upanayāna, vivāha,[2] and also for averting the evil effects of stars, planets and so on.
When it is performed independently, śuklapakṣa-caturthi[3] associated with auspicious stars like Puṣya, Śrāvaṇa, Rohiṇī, Aśvinī and also the weekday Thursday is recommended. The Bhaviṣyottarapurāṇa[4] gives a Gaṇapatiśānti, which is similar to the Vināyakaśānti.
References[edit]
- The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Swami Harshananda, Ram Krishna Math, Bangalore