Ganesha is associated with prosperity, good fortune, and wisdom. Many people worship Ganesha because they believe he his benevolence will help improve their physical position in the world. Ganesha is the deity associated with removing obstacles in your life. [1] X Research source

Order one online. Visit your local religious store. Ask a family member if they have an extra. [2] X Research source

Prepare sweet treats to offer Ganesha. Find some sweet smelling fragrances, like incense or fresh flowers, to have around when you worship Ganesha. Talk to others in your community to see if they want to join you or bring offerings to Ganesha.

Modaks are sweet dumplings. They consist of rice flour, coconut, and cane sugar. Ladoos are treats made of flour. Often times, Ganesha is pictured holding a bowl of ladoos in his left hand. Ganesha also likes other treats like bananas. [3] X Research source

Hibiscus flowers. Garlands. Rouli and Mouli. [4] X Research source

The Shaktivinayak Mantra. Repeat: “Om Hreeng Greeng Hreeng. ” This should sooth you and bring you closer to Ganesha. The Vakratunda Mahakaya Shlok Mantra. Say: “Vakra-Tunndda Maha-Kaaya Surya-Kotti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvadaa. ” Siddhi Vinayak Mantra. “Om Namo Siddhi Vinayakaya Sarva Kaarya Kartrey Sarva Vignha Prashamnay Sarvarjaya Vashyakarnaya Sarvajan Sarvastree Purush Aakarshanaya Shreeng Om Swaha. ” There are many other mantras you can say to Ganesh. Talk to your guru or spiritual leader for more.

Relax yourself and put other thoughts out of your head. Take a deep breath. Think about the image of Lord Ganesha.

Approach him in a relaxed manor. Speak to him in his right ear. Be assured of the personal connection between you and Lord Ganesha.