Shloka 27

Matsya Purana — Bhīma-Dvādaśī

Devanagari script

एवं सम्पूज्य गोविन्दम् उमापतिविनायकौ गन्धैर्माल्यैस्तथा धूपैर् भक्ष्यैर्नानाविधैरपि //

Transliteration

evaṃ sampūjya govindam umāpativināyakau gandhairmālyaistathā dhūpair bhakṣyairnānāvidhairapi //

Translation

Thus, having duly worshipped Govinda, one should also worship Umāpati (Śiva) and Vināyaka (Gaṇeśa) with perfumes, garlands, incense, and with various kinds of edible offerings as well.

Word by Word

• evaṃ: thus

• sampūjya: having fully/duly worshipped

• govindam: Govinda (Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa)

• umāpati: the Lord of Umā (Śiva)

• vināyakau: Vināyaka (Gaṇeśa)

• gandhaiḥ: with fragrances/perfumes

• mālyaiḥ: with garlands

• tathā: and also

• dhūpaiḥ: with incense

• bhakṣyaiḥ: with edible offerings/sweets

• nānā-vidhaiḥ: of many kinds/varieties

• api: also/indeed

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu, within the Purana’s teaching frame)

Entities Mentioned

• Govinda
• Umāpati (Śiva)
• Vināyaka (Gaṇeśa)

Tags

• Puja Vidhi
• Naivedya
• Incense
• Garlands
• Hindu Ritual

FAQs

What does this verse reveal about the creation or dissolution (Pralaya)?

This verse does not address pralaya; it focuses on proper ritual worship—offering fragrances, garlands, incense, and food to key deities.

How does this verse relate to the duties of a King or Householder?

It supports the householder/royal duty of daily and festival worship (pūjā) by prescribing standard upacāras—gandha, mālya, dhūpa, and naivedya—directed to Govinda and also to Śiva and Gaṇeśa.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it lists core pūjā offerings (upacāras) and indicates a worship sequence including Viṣṇu (Govinda) alongside Śiva (Umāpati) and Gaṇeśa (Vināyaka), aligning with temple/home liturgy where incense, garlands, and food offerings are essential.