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The other type of Prasada which is also lord Ganesha’s favourite is '''laddoos'''. The laddoos are usually churma laddoo, coconut laddoo or besan laddoos. The ingredients of the laddu are also almost similar to modaks but since the tradition of offering laddoos is prevalent in Northen part of India where the season might be little cold and the staple food wheat, the rice flour is invariable replaced by wheat flour or besan. These are the food grains that are necessary in cold regions since they are little heavy to digest than rice but at the same time strengthening and nourishing.<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam ([http://vedotpatti.in/samhita/Vag/ehrudayam/?mod=read&h=godhUm Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 6 Sutra 15-16])</ref>  

The other type of Prasada which is also lord Ganesha’s favourite is '''laddoos'''. The laddoos are usually churma laddoo, coconut laddoo or besan laddoos. The ingredients of the laddu are also almost similar to modaks but since the tradition of offering laddoos is prevalent in Northen part of India where the season might be little cold and the staple food wheat, the rice flour is invariable replaced by wheat flour or besan. These are the food grains that are necessary in cold regions since they are little heavy to digest than rice but at the same time strengthening and nourishing.<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam ([http://vedotpatti.in/samhita/Vag/ehrudayam/?mod=read&h=godhUm Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 6 Sutra 15-16])</ref>  

=== Other offerings in Pujanam ===

== Other offerings in Pujanam ==

The other offerings that we make to Lord Ganesha in puja invariably include Durva (a type of grass) and various types of herbs’ leaves known as '''Patri.''' Also flowers like flowers like Hibiscus & lotus are offered to lord Ganesha. All of these things procured from the nature have medicinal properties and specifically they are cooling in nature or improve the digestive and metabolic strength. These also act as blood purifiers by reducing the excess body heat. The herbs offered are usually abundantly available in nature at this time. 

The other offerings that we make to Lord Ganesha in puja invariably include Durva (a type of grass) and various types of herbs’ leaves known as '''Patri.''' Also flowers like flowers like Hibiscus & lotus are offered to lord Ganesha. All of these things procured from the nature have medicinal properties and specifically they are cooling in nature or improve the digestive and metabolic strength. These also act as blood purifiers by reducing the excess body heat. The herbs offered are usually abundantly available in nature at this time. 

==== Herbs' leaves or Patri ====

=== Herbs' leaves or Patri ===

The medicinal properties of all these offerings are listed here.

The medicinal properties of all these offerings are listed here.

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==== Flowers offered to Lord Ganesha ====

=== Flowers offered to Lord Ganesha ===

2 flowers that are specifically offered to lord Ganesha are Hibiscus and lotus.  

2 flowers that are specifically offered to lord Ganesha are Hibiscus and lotus.  

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== References ==

== References ==