Durva/Dhruva/Doob grass

Durva symbolises longevity, resilience, purity, fertility, and prosperity because the grass spreads easily and continues growing even after being cut. Offering it to Ganesha is traditionally believed to help remove obstacles, calm difficulties, and bring auspiciousness.

A common practice is to offer 21 blades or small bunches of durva to Ganesha. The number 21 has several traditional interpretations and is regarded as especially auspicious in Ganapati worship.

In Kannada, it is commonly called ಗರಿಕೆ ಹುಲ್ಲು (garike hullu).