Why does a simple green grass hold such a special place in Lord Ganesha's worship? During Ganesh Puja, devotees often offer 21 blades of Durva grass, but the reason behind this number is rarely explained. According to a popular Puranic tradition, the custom is connected to a fierce demon named Analasura and a burning sensation that troubled Ganesha after defeating him. What happened next turned an ordinary blade of grass into one of Ganesha's most beloved offerings. The story also carries a traditional instruction about how Durva should be offered during worship.
