Ganesh Pooja

Gujarati Hindu Pre-Wedding Ceremony
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The Ganesh Pooja or Mandap Mahurat is a very important part of a Gujarati wedding. The purpose of this ceremony is to invoke Lord Ganesha.  The ritual isperformed a few days before the wedding. All members of the family sit together while the pundit performs the Pooja of the Hindu God, Lord Ganesha. This is done so that Lord Ganesha will take away any and all obstacles that could get in the way of the wedding. With all of the obstacles out of the way, the wedding can be successful and conducted peacefully