What are the types of Ganesh Patris for Ganesh Puja

On the occasion of Eka Vimshathi Patra Puja, which is a puja conducted as soon as the Ganapati idol is brought home, 21 holy leaves are offered during the puja. These leaves are known as Ganesh Patris. The word 'patri' actually does not mean a leaf. It has its origin in Sanskrit and basically means a protector. It also means a vessel and is also another name for Goddess Durga.


Names of 21 Ganesh Patris in alphabetical order are:

1. Arjuna
2. Arka
3. Aswatham
4. Apa Marga
5. Badari
6. Brihati
7. Bilva
8. Choota (mango leaves)
9. Daadimi (pomegranate leaves)
10. Devadaru
11. Durva (in any puja durva is offered in odd numbers, such as 5 or 7 or even 21). Learn more: 21 Durva proclamations during Ganapati puja
12. Dattura
13. Jaaji
14. Karaveera
15. Machi
16. Maruvaka
17. Neema (neem leaves)
18. Sidhuvara
19. Shami
20. Tulsi
21. Vishnu Kranta