Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 35
Gaṇeśa Mantra-vidhi: Mahāgaṇapati Gāyatrī, Vakratuṇḍa Mantra, Nyāsa, Homa, Āvaraṇa-pūjā, and Caturthī Vrata
इन्द्राद्यानपि वज्ज्रादीन्पूजयेद्धरणीगृहे । एवमाराध्य विघ्नेशं साधयेत्स्वमनोरथान् ॥ ३५ ॥
indrādyānapi vajjrādīnpūjayeddharaṇīgṛhe | evamārādhya vighneśaṃ sādhayetsvamanorathān || 35 ||
In the earthen shrine (or sanctified ground‑space), one should worship Indra and the other deities, together with the Vajra and related divine emblems. Thus, having duly propitiated Vighneśa (Gaṇeśa), one accomplishes one’s desired aims.
Narada (teaching in a ritual-technical context, traditionally framed within Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
It teaches that propitiating Vighneśa first—along with honoring the relevant devas and sacred emblems—removes impediments and enables the successful completion (siddhi) of one’s intended undertakings.
It presents bhakti in a practical ritual form: devoted worship (ārādhana/pūjā) offered with order and reverence becomes the means by which grace is invoked and aims are fulfilled.
Ritual procedure and sequencing—especially beginning works with Vighneśa worship and honoring associated deities/implements—reflects applied Kalpa (the Vedāṅga dealing with rites and ritual rules).