“Na Kritey Twayam Kriyate Kim Chanare”
No work begins without the blessing of lord Ganesha.!
The benevolent lord Ganapati is always ready to help those who seek his blessings earnestly. To appease the elephant-headed lord, one needs to know what he likes the most. Following are the 6 things liked by Ganesha.
Lord Ganesha is also called ‘Modakpriya’. Modak is a sweet dumpling made of rice flour, stuffed with grated coconut and jaggery. It is said that worship of Ganesha is incomplete without modaks.
2) Dhruva Grass-
The grass with three blades is offered to Lord Ganesha. Dhruv grass has the highest ability to attract Ganesha’s energy.
3) Erukku Flowers-
Erukku flowers have the ability to remove negativity from the body and mind of a person. Offerings garland made of erukku flower to Ganesha blesses a devotee with a healthy life, free from ailments.
4) Shankh-
Shankh or conch is an integral part of Hindu socio-religious culture. The sound of shankh awakens holy and pure devotion for the lord. Ganesha holds a shankh in one of his hands. Blowing of conch is auspicious for Ganesha pooja.
5) Bananas-
Although any seasonal fruit can be offered to Ganesha, but the elephant-headed God loves to eat banana and also loves the banana leaves. That is why the idol is often decorated with banana leaves.
6) Ladoos-
Lord Ganesha has a fetish for yellow motichur ladoos, made of gram flour. Ladoos represent wealth and prosperity. In all his idols and images, Ganesha is shown holding a bowl of ladoos in his left hand. 
Jai Ganapati
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