Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 48
Gaṇeśa Mantra-vidhi: Mahāgaṇapati Gāyatrī, Vakratuṇḍa Mantra, Nyāsa, Homa, Āvaraṇa-pūjā, and Caturthī Vrata
ततश्चंद्रोदये मन्त्री पूजयेद्गणनायकम् । पूर्वोक्तविधिना सम्यङ्नानापुष्पोपहारकैः ॥ ४८ ॥
tataścaṃdrodaye mantrī pūjayedgaṇanāyakam | pūrvoktavidhinā samyaṅnānāpuṣpopahārakaiḥ || 48 ||
ततः चन्द्रोदये मन्त्री पूर्वोक्तविधिना सम्यक् नानापुष्पोपहारकैः गणनायकं पूजयेत् ॥
Narada (teaching in a procedural, Vedanga-aligned ritual context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It emphasizes that worship should be performed at an auspicious time (moonrise) and in a properly prescribed sequence, beginning with Gaṇanāyaka to remove obstacles and ensure the rite proceeds successfully.
Bhakti here is expressed through disciplined upacāra—offering flowers and gifts with reverence—showing that devotion in the Purāṇic tradition is both heartfelt and methodical.
The verse highlights muhūrta/timing (linked to Jyotiṣa Vedāṅga) and adherence to an established ritual protocol (pūrvokta-vidhi), indicating the importance of correct time and procedure in ceremonial practice.