Badrashuklachaturthyaam Cha Karyam Vigneshapoojanam |
The fourth day of Shuklapaksha (bright half) of Bhadarva should be used to worship Vignaraja Shree Ganapati (the dispeller of obstacles). A clay idol of Ganapati should be made on that day for worship and offerings of vermilion powder and sweet balls (Ladu) should be made. Ganapati is the incarnation of Shree Krishna and so his worship is worthy.
Bhavishyotara explains the Pooja-Vidhi - ‘On Bhadarva Suda Chotha, one should perform Pooja with great devotion of an idol of Ganapati made from gold or clay. In the early morning, Ganapati should be bathed using white sesame seeds (Tala). In the afternoon, offerings of Ladu and Durvani (sacred grass) should be made according to one’s ability. Those who worship Ganapati on such day overcome all obstacles in life and attain all required fruits of action.’
Ishakrushnachaturdashyaam Karyacha Cha Hanumataha ||
The fourteenth day of Krishnapaksha (dark half) of month Aso - the day renowned for victory and therefore known as ‘Isha’ is Narakchaturdashi or Kali Chaudasha. On such day they should worship Vira Hanumana, the great servant of Lord Shree Rama, the immortal and the best amongst the monkey clan who is the greatest of Ekantika Bhaktas (pure devotees) of God. He should be worshipped with oil, Sindhoor (vermilion powder) and fragranced flowers.
Lord Shree Ramachandra has said, ‘Those that perform your Poojan on the 14th day of Ashwini are never sent to hell and become ever so dear to me.’ Shatanand concludes by explaining that this again is an ordinary precept, which is applicable to all.