Participate in the group Shodasha Ganapathi fire ritual, which will be performed by 16 priests on Ganesha Chaturthi at 6 PM (IST). It is believed that He remains on the earth plane on Ganesha Chaturthi to bestow His presence on all his devotees. All the 16 Aspects/Forms of Ganesha will be honored in a Fire Ritual invoking those specific qualities.
16 Forms of Ganesha -“Shodasha”
1. Bala Ganapathi - Happiness and cheerfulness
2. Taruna Ganapathi - Youthfulness and beauty
3. Bhakthi Ganapathi - Devotion towards one’s Deity of worship
4. Vira Ganapathi - Courage & fearlessness
5. Shakti Ganapathi - Physical & mental strength, determination
6. Dvija Ganapathi - Wisdom & discipline
7. Sidhi/Pingala Ganapathi - Success in accomplishments
8. Uchishta Ganapathi - Blessings giver
9. Vighna Ganapathi - Obstacle remover
10. Kshipra Ganapathi - Quickness in words and actions and thoughtfulness
11. Heramba Ganapathi - Protector of the weak
12. Lakshmi Ganapathi - Giver of wealth and achievement
13. Maha Ganapathi - Greatness in all activities
14. Vijaya/Bhuvanesha Ganapathi - Success in all ventures
15. Nruttha Ganapathi - Proficiency in performing arts; dance forms
16. Urdhava Ganapathi - Salvation
Ganesha is the embodiment of all potencies and has no superior above Him. He removes obstacles and hence, is first addressed in all the auspicious occasions, poojas and homas.