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 Contents
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Introduction 4-5

Recitation structure of the tarpaṇam 6

Guruji on Gaṇapati tarpaṇam 7

List of tarpaṇam items 8

Helpful Illustrations 9
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Overall setup and positioning 10

Morning routine 11

Preparatory steps 12

Tarpaṇam in a nutshell 13

Tarpaṇam ritual 14-22

Tarpaṇam with a mahāmeru 23

FAQ’s 24-26

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PREREQUISITES WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF TARPAṆAM?

Prerequisite for this ritual is the initiation into the Mahāgaṇapati According to the phala śruti the benefits of doing tarpaṇam
mulāmantra, which can be received from a qualified Guru. include: Āyu (Longevity), Ārogyam (Health), Aiśvaryam (Wealth),
Balam (Strength), Puśti (Fulfillment), Mahat (Greatness), Yaśaḥ
If you don't have an initiation, you are free to learn the ritual, but
(Fame), Kavitvam (creativity in all endeavors), Bhukti (the Power to
for it to really work, you need the initiation into this mantra.
Enjoy) and Mukti (Liberation, freedom of our destiny).
WHAT IS MAHĀGAṆAPATI TARPAṆAM? In essence, if we have desires in any (or all) of these dimensions,
the ritual is said to remove obstacles and bring the desires to
Mahāgaṇapati tarpaṇam is a water ritual involving invocation,
fruition. The above list covers the entire gamut of our living and
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whereby we offer our happiness to Mahāgaṇapati.

therefore helps alleviate our day-to-day problems as well as
The ritual involves taking a leaf (betel leaf or any triangular- propel us on the spiritual path.
shaped leaf) on its top we put a small pyramid made of turmeric -
For instance, for day-to-day problems it can be used for
into which Mahāgaṇapati is invoked.
removing obstacles for getting a job and for spiritual seekers it
Next we perform 444 tarpaṇams (or water offerings) unto this can be a kickstart for their Kuṇḍalinī to go from Mūlādhāra to
"turmeric Gaṇapati”. Svādhiṣṭhāna chakra.

By the end of the ritual the turmeric pyramid gets dissolved with The dissolution process of the "turmeric Gaṇapati" during the
the mantra energized water. tarpaṇam is a representation of how our stiffness (from fear)
melts away when the blissful divine grace starts flowing. In
essence the solidity of the base fears is transformed into the
pleasure of creativity and fulfillment. And that principle is at the
core of how dreams and desires become a reality.

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THE RITUAL (FOR MORE DETAILS, SEE PAGE 6) THE PERIOD OF THE RITUAL PERFORMANCE

Mahāgaṇapati tarpaṇam is divided into three parts (it should be The full benefit comes from doing one maṇḍala or 44 days.
noted, that every time “tarpayāmi namaḥ” is chanted, a water
You can start on any day, but try to stick to the same time every
offering is made):
day. For instance, if you start doing it in the morning, try to do it
1. Mulāmantra: 12 tarpaṇams are done with a mulāmantra at the same time in the morning for the next 44 days.
recitation.
WHAT TO DO WITH THE WATER AND A LEAF?
2. 28 Bījākṣaras: Four rounds of tarpaṇams (each having two
water offerings) are done to each of the 28 bījākṣaras of the Leaf
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mulāmantra. The total amount of tarpaṇams in this part: The leaf has been energized by the mantra:
28 * (2 *4) = 224.
• You can collect the leaves, dry them up and offer them in the
3. Maithuna devatās: Four rounds of tarpaṇams (each having Gaṇapati homam,
two water offerings) are done to each of the 26 devatās
located in the Mahāgaṇapati yantra. The total amount of • You can offer them to a plant and let it be absorbed into the
tarpaṇams in this part: 26 * (2 *4) = 208. earth, which is an element of Gaṇapati.

Thus, the total number of offerings: 12 + 224 + 208 = 444. Water

The water has been energized by the mantra:
Once you get familiar with the ritual, you can do it in 30 minutes.
• You can sprinkle it on your head,

• You can use it to take a bath,

• You can offer it to a plant,

• You can sprinkle it around the house to remove

any negative energy.

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 Recitation Structure of the Tarpaṇam
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Block #1
12 MULĀMANTRA
[MULĀMANTRA] + tarpayāmi namaḥ 12x

Block #2 [BIJĀKṢARA] + svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ +

444 224 [MULĀMANTRA] + tarpayāmi namaḥ
4x
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28 BĪJĀKṢARAS

Block #3 [MITHUNA DEVATĀ] + tarpayāmi namaḥ +

208 [MULĀMANTRA] + tarpayāmi namaḥ
4x
26 MITHUNA DEVATĀS

NOTE: In Block #2 for each bijākṣara we say “svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ”. Svāhā converts
each bijā into a deity, to whom we are offering the tarpaṇam. When we move on to the
mithuna devatās we are already dealing with the deities directly, so svāhā is not required.

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 Guruji On Mahāgaṇapati Tarpaṇam
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PASSAGE FROM THE BOOK “GIFTS FROM THE GODDESS”:

“For now, let us discuss just the first step—the movement from
solid to liquid, meaning from shape to shapelessness, which is
described as Gaṇapati in the tradition of Śrī Vidyā.

In Gaṇapati Tarpaṇās, we start by forming a pyramid from a paste

of impurities that is connected to idea of “my body.” As the
mantras are repeated, spoon after spoon of perfumed water is
poured over the pyramidal form, a symbol of spirit encased in a
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body. As your actions dissolve this pyramid, you experience the

ecstasy of flowing out from your body. And as this physical body
dissolves, so does your individual consciousness dissolve into the
collective consciousness.

Let me explain. Suppose that four of us perform this ritual

together, placing four turmeric pyramids into a single large plate.
Initially each pyramid (meaning each of us as individuals) contains
its own awareness. But as the pyramids dissolve under the
constant dripping of water, these awarenesses gradually leak out
and blend together—and in the end, they all become one.

What have we achieved by doing this? Well, four separate people

have become one single person. And this larger “person”
contains all of our collective ideas. So now each of us knows the
thoughts of the other three as if they were our own. We don’t
have to tell one another what we’re thinking. That’s why the first
step in Śrī Vidyā is giving the mantra of Gaṇeśa. It enlarges your
ideas about who you are—so that the people you know can
support your ideas, and you can support theirs.”
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 List of Tarpaṇam Items
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Item Description Quantity

Deep plate Made from clay, copper or brass with a rim and enough depth to hold the water. 1
Container or a bottle To hold extra perfumed water for tarpaṇam. 1
Pañcapātram or kalaṣam Made from silver, copper, brass or glass to be used to hold perfumed water for tarpaṇam. 1
Spoon (udharini) Made from silver, copper, brass or glass to used to offer tarapaṇas. 1

Consumables
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Turmeric powder To make a pyramid representing Gaṇapati. Small quantity

For performing tarpaṇams. Perfume comes from adding sandalwood powder. If not available,
Perfumed water About 500 ml.
various spices, chandanam, rose attar etc. also can be used.

Betel leaf To place turmeric Gaṇapati. In the absence of betel leaf, any triangular-shaped leaf may be used. 1

Kumkum To anoint Gaṇapati with. Small quantity

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 Helpful Illustrations
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TARPAṆAM ITEMS: IMPORTANT THINGS:

Each tarpaṇam is performed with a spoon full of

water. The water should be put on your palm and,
after being energized by the mantra, flow onto
Mahāgaṇapati through the middle and ring fingers of
the right hand. Each time you say, tarpayāmi namaḥ
you should let the water flow.

Pot to hold extra Cup with perfumed Sandalwood powder to

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water water and spoon be used as perfume in

the water

POINTY TOP

SQ
Deep plate Turmeric Betel Leaf UA
REB
AS
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Gaṇapati is represented by a small four sided pyramid

made out of turmeric. Kumkum has to be put on all four
sides. The square base represents the mūlādhāra and
the pointy top represents the sahasrāra or the
brahmarandram. This form also represents the five
elements (square base is earth and the four sides
represent the other 4 elements).
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 Overall Setup and Positioning
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The tip of the leaf should

be facing away from you.
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Pot to hold extra Perfumed water

water (pañcapātram)

The Practitioner

The direction that you should be facing is East.

However, Guruji said that whichever direction
you are facing during the ritual will be East
(whether it’s, north, west etc).

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 Morning Routine
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GURU PĀDUKĀ MANTRA & MAHĀGAṆAPATI MEDITATION:

Get up early in the morning and worship the feet of the Guru on the top of your head by
chanting the mantra twice with mṛgi mudrā. Imagine that from the feet of the Guru the
cool flow of the Ganges water is flowing over your body.

aiṁ hrīṁ śrīṁ aiṁ klīṁ sauḥ

haṁsaḥ śivaḥ soham hasakhaphreṁ
hasakṣamalavarayūṁ hasauṁ sahakṣamalavarayīṁ sahauḥ
svarūpa nirūpaṇa hetave svagurave śrī annapūrṇāmbā sahita
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śrī amṛtānanda nātha śrī guru śrī pādukām pūjayāmi tarpayāmi namaḥ
Mṛgi mudrā
Next, imagine that the center of your heart there is a shining ball of sun, orange in color
rising on the horizon. In that, visualize the form of Mahāgaṇapati, orange in color.
Imagine that your whole body is filled with light, the surface of the body is like a balloon.
Inside it is the orange light of Mahāgaṇapati and this glow is also coming out of your
body.

Slowly recite Mahāganapati mūlamantra 4 times. With each of the 28 bījās in the mantra,
imagine a ball of light going down the spine to hit and penetrate the earth.

MORNING OFFERING TO MAHĀGAṆAPATI:

Next when you take a bath, offer water (arghya) to Mahāgaṇapati situated in the rising
Sun (hold a palmful of water, face East [even if you can’t see the sun] and make an
offering by reciting the following mantra and letting the water flow out):

oṁ tat puruṣāya vidmahe vakratuṇḍāya dhīmahi tanno dantiḥ pracodayāt

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PLACE THE BETEL LEAF AND MAKE A TURMERIC FORM:

1. Sit down facing East (if, due to the circumstances, that can’t be achieved, then the direction you are
sitting can be considered East for the purposes of tarpaṇam. Avoid facing South).
2. Recite Guru Pāduka mantra 2x with mṛgi mudrā.
3. Put the betel leaf on a deep plate with its tip facing eastward (away from you).
4. By mixing a teaspoon of turmeric powder with some water, make a semisolid paste of it. Use this
paste to create a four-sided pyramid, which symbolizes Mahāgaṇapati. The form should be solid and
should not have any cracks.
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INVOKE MAHĀGAṆAPATI:

1. Place kumkum dots on all the four sides of the pyramid.

2. Place it on the leaf and, while touching it with a flower, recite the following mantra:

oṁ tat puruṣāya vidmahe vakratuṇḍāya dhīmahi tanno dantiḥ pracodayāt

SANCTIFY THE WATER:

1. Put some perfume/sandalwood powder in the water and stir it.

2. Place the mudrā connecting thumb and ring-finger of your right hand into in a vessel of water and
recite mūlamantra 7 times:

oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā
3. After that, proceed to perform the 444 tarpaṇams.

NOTE: Have a larger vessel or a bottle with water standing nearby, and use it to add more water to your
pañcapātram. You don't need to sanctify your pañcapātram every time you add a new water to it since
the water that is already there should sanctify the rest automatically.
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Block #1: [MULĀMANTRA] + tarpayāmi namaḥ (12x)

oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā

Block #2: [BIJĀKṢARA] + svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ + [MULĀMANTRA] + tarpayāmi namaḥ (4x)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ ga ṇa pa ta ye va ra va

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15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

ra da sa rva ja naṁ me va śa mā na ya svā hā

Block #3: [MAITHUNA DEVATĀ] + tarpayāmi namaḥ + [MULĀMANTRA] + tarpayāmi namaḥ (4x)

1 śrīṁ 8 mahīpatiṁ 15 kāntiṁ 22 vighnakartṛṁ

2 śrīpatiṁ 9 mahālakṣmīṁ 16 sumukhaṁ 23 vasudharāṁ

3 girijāṁ 10 mahālakṣmīpatiṁ 17 madanāvatiṁ 24 śaṅkhanidhiṁ

4 girijāpatiṁ 11 ṛddhiṁ 18 durmukhaṁ 25 vasumatiṁ

5 ratiṁ 12 āmodaṁ 19 madadravāṁ 26 padmanidhiṁ

6 ratipatiṁ 13 samṛddhiṁ 20 avighnaṁ

7 mahīṁ 14 pramodaṁ 21 drāviṇīṁ

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MAHĀGAṆAPATI TARPAṆAM
Step-by-Step Guide

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 Take water in udriṇi with your left hand and pour it on the horizontally kept right hand palm.
Keep the water and chant the prescribed mantra. At the end of the mantra, while chanting
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"tarpayāmi namaḥ”, pour the water from your right hand onto the turmeric Mahāgaṇapati.

Block 1: Mūlamantra
# of
- Tarpaṇam count Mantras
repetitions

001 – 012 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā ||
- 12
mūlamantra tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

Block 2: 28 Bījākṣaras
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# of
Bīja # Tarpaṇam count Mantras
repetitions

oṁ || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

013 - 020
1 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
oṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

śrīṁ || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

021 - 028
2 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
śrīṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

hrīṁ || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

029 - 036
3 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
hrīṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

klīṁ || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

037 - 044
4 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
klīṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||
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glauṁ || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

045 - 052
5 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
glauṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

gaṁ || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

053 - 060
6 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
gaṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

ga || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

061 - 068
7 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
ga
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||
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ṇa || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

069 - 076
8 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
ṇa
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

pa || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

077 - 084
9 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
pa
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

ta || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

085 - 092
10 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
ta
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

ye || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

093 - 100
11 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
ye
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

va || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

101 - 108
12 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
va
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||
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ra || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

109 - 116
13 ōṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapatayē varavarada sarvajanaṁ mē vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
ra
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

va || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

117 - 124
14 ōṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapatayē varavarada sarvajanaṁ mē vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
va
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

ra || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

125 - 132
15 ōṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapatayē varavarada sarvajanaṁ mē vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
ra
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||
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da || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

133 - 140
16 ōṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapatayē varavarada sarvajanaṁ mē vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
da
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

sa || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

141 - 148
17 ōṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapatayē varavarada sarvajanaṁ mē vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
sa
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

rva || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

149 - 156
18 ōṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapatayē varavarada sarvajanaṁ mē vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
rva
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

ja || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

157 - 164
19 ōṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapatayē varavarada sarvajanaṁ mē vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
ja
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

naṁ || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

165 - 172
20 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
naṁ
2020 tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

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me || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

173 - 180
21 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
me
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

va || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

181 - 188
22 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
va
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

śa || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

189 - 196
23 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
śa
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||
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mā || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

197 - 204
24 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
mā
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

na || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

205 - 212
25 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
na
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

ya || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

213 - 220
26 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
ya
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

svā || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

221 - 228
27 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
svā
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

hā || svāhā tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

229 - 236
28 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
hā
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||
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śrīṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

237 - 244
1 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
śrīṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

śrīpatiṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

245 - 252
2 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
śrīpatiṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

girijāṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

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253 - 260
3 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
girijāṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

girijāpatiṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

261 - 268
4 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
girijāpatiṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

ratiṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

269 - 276
5 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
ratiṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

ratipatiṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

277 - 284
6 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
ratipatiṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

mahīṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

285 - 292
7 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
mahīṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||
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mahīpatiṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

293 - 300
8 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
mahīpatiṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

mahālakṣmīṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

301 - 308
9 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
mahālakṣmīṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

mahālakṣmīpatiṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

309 - 316
10 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
mahālakṣmīpatiṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||
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ṛddhiṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

317 - 324
11 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
ṛddhiṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

āmodaṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

325 - 332
12 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
āmodaṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

samṛddhiṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

333 - 340
13 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
samṛddhiṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

pramodaṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

341 - 348
14 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
pramodaṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

kāntiṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

349 - 356
15 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
kāntiṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||
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sumukhaṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

357 - 364
16 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
sumukhaṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

madanāvatiṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

365 - 372
17 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
madanāvatiṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

durmukhaṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

373 - 380
18 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
durmukhaṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||
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madadravāṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

381 - 388
19 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
madadravāṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

avighnaṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

389 - 396
20 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
avighnaṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

drāviṇīṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

397 - 404
21 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
drāviṇīṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

vighnakartṛṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

405 - 412
22 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
vighnakartṛṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

vasudhārāṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

413 - 420
23 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
vasudhārāṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||
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śaṅkhanidhiṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

421 - 428
24 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
śaṅkhanidhiṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

vasumatiṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

429 - 436
25 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
vasumatiṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

padmanidhiṁ || tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

437 - 444
26 oṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṁ me vaśamānaya svāhā || 4
padmanidhiṁ
tarpayāmi namaḥ ||

Chant the following phala śruti ślokam, which explains the fruit obtained by doing the Gaṇapati tarpaṇam:
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|| āyurārogyam aiśvaryam balam puṣṭir mahat yaśaḥ kavitvam bhukti muktīca caturāvṛtti tarpaṇāt ||

This śloka describes the benefits of doing tarpaṇam, which include: Āyu (Longevity), Ārogyam (Health),
Aiśvaryam (Wealth), Balam (Strength), Puśti (Fulfillment), Mahat (Greatness), Yaśaḥ (Fame), Kavitvam
(creativity in all endeavors), Bhukti (the Power to Enjoy) and Mukti (Liberation, freedom of our destiny).

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Taking in and sprinkling the water: Utilization of water and leafs:

• Using udriṇi take 3 sips of water • The water can be used to have a bath, to water the
plants or sprinkle the water around the house to remove
• Sprinkle water 3 times on the head
any negative energy.

• The betel leafs can be dried and used in homam.

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Mahāgaṇapati is denoted
by a square (located in the
lower right corner of
Mahāmeru) to which
tarpaṇam can be
performed.

Mahāgaṇapati tarpaṇam can also be performed to the Devipuram

Mahāmeru. However, during the initial mandala (44 days) we advise the
ritual to be performed to the turmeric Gaṇapati in order to more fully
experience going from the solid to the liquid state.

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FAQ’s

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1) Is dikṣa necessary to perform tarpaṇam? 5) What if I lose track of the count?

Prerequisite for this ritual is the initiation into the Mahāgaṇapati Go back to the last count you remember or you can just start
mulāmantra, which can be received from a qualified Guru. from the beginning of that particular 4 count cycle.

If you don't have an initiation, you are free to learn the ritual, but
for it to really work, you need the initiation into this mantra.
6) What if by the time I’m done the form is not dissolved?
It’s not something to be worried about. Next time try to make
2) When is the best time to start tarpaṇam? sure that the pyramid is not too big or too dry. Also, try to pour
the water directly on its top.
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You can start any day. But when you start, for the best results try
to stick to the same time of the day, preferably in the morning.
7) What if I miss a day?
3) Can women on their periods do tarpaṇam? It’s important to not miss days during your 44 day practice.
However, it’s OK to miss a day or two in case of emergencies,
Women can continue doing the tarpaṇam, even during the time
sickness, travel etc. During that time you can also do this ritual
of their monthly periods. According to Guruji, that period is in
internally by visualizing all the actions. It’s important to stress
fact considered to be very auspicious. However, at the end of the
however that, this is only to be done in exceptions and it should
day, it’s a personal decision and if the break is undertaken, the
not become a norm.
tarpaṇam should continued after the period.

8) What if I travel a lot, how do I do the ritual?

4) How to keep track of the counting?
Try to plan to perform the tarpaṇa for the 44-day period during
When you count the 4 cycles, try to imagine the square or the 4
which you don’t plan to travel. If you have to travel for a few days
petals of mūlādhāra chakra and with each succeeding cycle,
and have to miss performing tarpaṇa, you can add those few
move on from one petal or corner to the next.
days to the end of the initial timeline. If you plan to travel for
When do you the first 12 repetitions of the mantra, you can use more then a few days, prepare a travel kit, which will include all
the method described above for 3 rounds. the needed consumables and items necessary to perform the
tarpaṇa in the privacy of your room.
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9) How long does it take to complete this ritual? 14) Can I perform Bālā tarpaṇam right after
Mahāgaṇapati tarpaṇam?
Once you get the hang of it, it will take you approximately 30
minutes. It’s best to focus on one deity at a time. As an option, one can do
Mahāgaṇapati tarpaṇam in the morning and Mahāgaṇapati puja
10) Can I perform more than one mandala (44 days)? in the evening. If you have more spare time, you can spend it by
chanting his mālamantra.
Yes you can.
15) Does the tarpaṇam have to be performed right after
11) What if I don’t have a leaf (ex. winter outside)?
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the morning meditation and bathing routine?

As an option, you can use the flower petals, which have a
The ritual can be performed right after bathing or later in a day.
triangular shape.

12) What do I do with the leaves and the leftover water?

• The water can be used to have a bath or to water the plants.

• The betel leaves can be dried and used in homam.

13) If there’s a death in my family do I still do the ritual?

Per our tradition one can continue to perform this ritual in the
case of the death in the family. However, you should follow your
customs and should be guided by your own sensibilities. If you
don’t feel comfortable performing the ritual during that time, you
can take a pause the pickup the practice after that period. You
won’t need to restart the practice from zero, you can simply add
the number of missed days to the initial planned timeline.
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