Lord Ganesha, also known as Ganapati, is a revered deity in Hinduism. He is celebrated as the remover of obstacles and is associated with wisdom and good fortune. Devotees often offer Durva grass to ...

Durva is a sacred grass and has a special significance when it comes to Lord Ganesha. The word ‘durva’ is derived from the words ‘duhu’ and ‘avam’. ‘Duhu’ means, that which is far away and ‘avam’ ...

In the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh, a rare grass called Durva or Doob is found. It is found only in certain places. It is believed that offering this grass to Lord Ganesha relieves physical ...

Special grass used in Hindu rituals is rich in mythology, says Devdutt Pattanaik Pluck a blade of grass and it sprouts back, and this attribute makes it a powerful symbol of regeneration, renewal, ...

Devotees wake up early, take a holy bath, and take a vow (sankalp) to observe the Durva Ashtami vrat with sincerity. An idol or picture of Lord Ganesha is decorated with flowers, sandalwood paste, and ...