There are many interesting stories related to why durva is offered to lord Ganpati. According to Ganesh Puran, once all Gods were invited by Lord Kuber for dinner at his palace. From Shiva family Ganesha went for dinner. Kuber is the lord of wealth; he was very proud arrogant. To break his egoism Ganesha decided to teach him a lesson. The dinner begins Ganpati was served with various delicious foods items. He was please with the food & one by one he finishes all food items. At last there was no food remain in palace Ganesha was still hungry. Now the God of wealth Kuber was embarrassed that he cannot satisfy the hunger of little Ganesha. He rush towards Shiva and requested him how he can satisfy the Ganesha hunger. The mother of Ganesha, Parvati gave him a plate of modak and asks him to serve this to Ganpati. After eating a single modak Ganesha was satisfied. Kuber was very embarrassed & he begs Ganesha to forgive him. After eating the huge quantity of food there was a burning sensation in his stomach. Parvati gave him a 21 stack of durva to eat Ganesha was relieved from the burning sensation. From that time durva appeases lord Ganesha. In Ganesh pujan durva is must.
Artificial Durva grass made in pure silver for ganesh chaturthi pooja, uses in puja, and decoration.
Make: made in pure silver
Dimensions: 21 inches (L) approx
Weight: 21 grams
Artificial Durva grass made in pure silver for ganesh chaturthi pooja, uses in puja, and decoration.
Make: made in pure silver
Dimensions: 21 inches (L) approx
Weight: 21 grams