Erukkum Poo (Screw Pine Flower) is one of the sacred flowers in Hinduism that is most loved by Lord Ganesha. It is said that there are more than 10 colours of erukkum poo – the purple ones are the most commonly found ones and be easily seen on roadsides and in vacant lands. The next commonly seen ones are the white ones that are used both in Ganesha Poojas as well as in Shiva Poojas.
People generally buy erukkum poo garlands during Ganesha Pooja and during other days of the year, this flower stands devoid of any attention. However, it is highly auspicious to offer erukkum poo for Pillayar on an everyday basis and on reverential days like Sankatahara Chathurthi.
What are the benefits of offering Erukkum Poo for Ganesha?
Our prayers to the Almighty are usually around good health, sound wealth, peace, and victory in our endeavors. The humble erukkum poo when offered to Lord Ganesha with utmost faith can get us all these.
- Removes obstacles: Erukkum poo is believed to have the power to remove obstacles from one’s path. If you are facing any challenges in your life, offering these flowers to Lord Ganesha can help you overcome them.
- Brings good luck: Erukkum poo is also believed to bring good luck. If you are looking for prosperity and success in your life, offering Erukkum poo can help you achieve your goals.
- Protects from evil: Erukkum poo is also believed to protect from evil. If you are feeling threatened or insecure, take a few flowers of Erukkum poo, offer it to Lord Ganesha, light a dhiya, and pray. It will help you feel safe and secure.
- Promotes good health: Erukkum poo is also believed to promote good health. If you are looking for a way to improve your physical and mental health, offering Erukkum poo to Pillaiyaar can help you achieve your goals
How to offer erukkum poo for Pillayar
It is advisable to place the freshly plucked flowers at the foot of Lord Ganesha. Placing it in the foot of Ganesha idol shows humbleness and devotion and helps one get Ganesha’s blessings abundantly. You can offer it on all days of the week. If that is not possible, try offering erukkum poo at least on Sankatahara Chathurthi to Lord Ganesha . You can also make a garland out of the buds and decorate Ganesha with the erukkum poo malai or garland.
I have personally tried offering Erukkum poo to Pillaiyar during the lowest times of my life and have experienced Lord Ganesha miracles. Have faith and Lord Ganesha will definitely bless you. Period. You can also read about other 5 favourite flowers of Ganesha here
Simple Ganesha mantras that you can chant every day are Aindhu Karathanai, Paalum Theli Thaenum, Kai Thalam Nirai Kani and Vaakundaam Nalla Manam Undaam.
Interesting fact: Did you know that Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai is one of the richest temples in the country with the inner roof of its sanctum being plated with gold!
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