Marigold Varieties Mix Fresh Flowers For Puja/Decoration

🌼 Marigold flowers (genda phool) are among the most sacred and commonly used flowers in Hindu puja.

🌼 How Marigold Flowers Are Used in Puja

1. Garlands (Mala / Haar)
   • Marigold garlands are offered to deities like Lord Ganesha, Vishnu, Lakshmi, Durga, and Hanuman.
   • Used to decorate idols, temples, and altars.
2. Torana (Door / Entrance Decoration)
   • Fresh marigold garlands are hung at the entrance of homes and mandaps during festivals, weddings, and housewarmings.
3. Altar & Kalash Decoration
   • Loose petals or whole flowers are spread around the deity, lamps (deepam), and kalash.
   • Used for rangoli or mandala-style decorations around puja space.
4. Offerings (Pushpanjali)
   • Whole flowers or petals are offered directly to the deity during aarti or mantra chanting.
   • Devotees often place marigold flowers at the feet of idols as a mark of respect and surrender.
5. Festival & Ritual Use
   • Diwali & Navratri: Marigold is essential for Lakshmi and Durga puja.
   • Ganesh Chaturthi: Lord Ganesha is especially fond of red and orange marigolds.
   • Satyanarayan Puja, Weddings, Housewarming: Marigold is always included in decorations and offerings.