During Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi lord Ganesh is worshipped with all sixteen rituals along with chanting of Puranik mantras. Madhyahnakala puja time is most preferred over pratahkala and sayankala. Lord ganesh installed at home is worshipped daily except Avahana and Pratisthapan which is done for newly bought idol of Ganpati.
During Avahana chant following mantra by joining both palms and folding both thumbs inward.
Vakra-Tunndda Maha-Kaaya,
Suurya-Kotti Samaprabha।
Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva,
Sarva-Kaaryessu Sarvadaa॥
Ganapathi puja has been a very spiritual and private celebration in our community going back seven to eight generations. Many families have been worshiping Lord Ganesha as their principal deity.
All Hindus attend puja at their local temple at least once a week and maintain a sacred at home, which esoterically functions as an extension of the temple. The shrine room is meticulously cared for and not used for purposes other than worship, prayer, scriptural study and meditation. Here puja home liturgy is performed daily generally by the head of the house. All members of the family attend.