LIVERPOOL GANESH TEMPLE

Religious Services and Poojas Offered in Liverpool Ganesh Temple:

1. Daily Poojas and Arti

   • Morning and Evening Arti: Devotional songs and prayers offered to deities at 11:30 am & 6:30 pm.

   • Abhishekam: A ritual of bathing the deity with water, milk, honey, and other offerings.

2. Special Poojas for Deities:

   • Ganesh Pooja: Prayer dedicated to Sri Ganesh, especially for removing obstacles.

   • Shiva Pooja: Rituals and offerings to Lord Shiva, central to the cycle of the universe

   • Vishnu Pooja: Offerings and prayers for Lord Vishnu, the protector of the universe.

   • Durga Pooja: Prayers dedicated to Goddess Durga for protection, strength, and empowerment.

   • Lakshmi Pooja: Worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity.

   • Saraswati pooja: performed to seek her blessings for wisdom, learning, creativity, and eloquence.

   • Hanuman pooja: for strength, devotion, courage, and ability to remove obstacles

   • Parvati Ambal: for blessings related to marital happiness, family prosperity, and overall well-being.

   • Murugan: a protector who battles against evil forces and protects his devotees from harm, for the prosperity of families, ensuring happiness, peace, and the welfare of children.

   • Dakshinamurthy: God of Wisdom, Knowledge, and Guru (spiritual teacher)

   • Navagragha: nine celestial bodies or planets that play a significant role in Hindu astrology and are believed to influence the lives of individuals.

   • Bhairavar: benevolent deity who offers protection and grants the removal of obstacles and fears

3. Special Festivals and Celebrations:

   • Navaratri: A 9-night celebration honoring Goddess Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati with fasting, prayers, and cultural events.

   • Diwali: The festival of lights, with prayers and offerings to Sri Ganesh & Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and well-being.

   • Makar Sankranti: Celebrating the harvest season with special prayers and rituals.

   • Skandha Shasti: 

4. Personal Poojas and Rituals:

   • Kundalini Pooja: A spiritual practice for awakening the inner energy or Kundalini.

   • Havan (Homa): A sacred fire ritual, often performed to invoke divine blessings.

   • Pooja for New Beginnings: A prayer to bless new homes, businesses, vehicles, or any new venture.

   • Sankat Nashan Ganesh Pooja: A prayer for removing obstacles in one’s life and bringing peace and success.

5. Rituals for Life Events:

   • Namakarana (Naming Ceremony): A ceremony for naming newborns.

   • Annaprashan: The ceremony marking the first feeding of solid food to a baby.

   • Matrika Pooja: Prayers for the well-being of women, especially during pregnancy and childbirth.

   • Marriage Pooja: Rituals performed to bless marriages, often including traditional vows and blessings.

   • Shraddha and Tarpan: Rituals for honoring and remembering deceased ancestors.

6. Chanting and Meditation Sessions:

   • Mantra Chanting: Regular sessions of chanting sacred mantras like the Gayatri Mantra or Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra.

   • Meditation Classes: Teaching mindfulness and spiritual meditation techniques.

   • Vedic Chanting: Reciting Vedic hymns for peace, prosperity, and divine blessings.

7. Spiritual Guidance and Counseling:

   • Priest Counseling: Personal meetings with the temple priests for spiritual guidance, advice, and blessings.

   • Pujas for Health and Prosperity: Special prayers for health, wealth, and overall well-being.

   • Astrological Services: Consulting with temple-based astrologers for horoscope readings and advice on auspicious timings (muhurta).