Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: As Ganesh Chaturthi which marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha closes in, devotees across India are getting ready to celebrate the Ganesh Chaturthi on a wider scale.
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This year, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on September 7 and will end on September 17, a 10-day festival. It is believed that worshipped Lord Ganesha will bring good fortune, wisdom, and prosperity.
The Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on a large scale in Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, and the cities of Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad. Devotees also bring the idol Lord Ganesha and offer prayers, sweets, and many other things.
Lord Ganesha is also called “Vighnaharta,” and he is believed to remove all problems from life.
However, if you are ready to bring Ganpati Bappa then here are some dos and don’ts that you follow.
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Dos during Ganesh Chaturthi
Devotees who are crafting their own Lord Ganesha idol with love and affection should keep some important things in mind. While crafting Lord Ganesha, its crown, or “mukut,” is a very important element of the idol. The ‘mukt’ signifies good luck and wealth so make sure that you add it.
If devotees are buying Lord Ganesha from the market then the idol should be in a sitting position along with its partner ‘mouse’ and a few ‘modaks’. This is to remove all the negativity in your house.
Cover Lord Ganesha’s idol with a red cloth before entering the idol into your house.
While performing ‘sthapana’ of the Lord Ganesha idol, the lucky directions are east, west, or northeast.
People should welcome Ganpati Bappa to their homes with shankh, music, and a lot of spirit.
Devotees should welcome Lord Ganesha’s idol for 1.5, 3, 5, 7, 10, and 11 days and after that visarjan is done.
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Don’ts during Ganesh Chaturthi
Lord Ganesha’s idol truck should not point to the right as it shows his stubborn attitude and harshness. The Lord Ganesha’s trunk should always be pointing to the left which shows success and good luck.
Someone should always be beside Lord Ganesha’s idol, it should not be left alone.
Never immerse the idol of lord Ganesha in water before performing aarti and puja.
After Ganesh stapana, you should not consume garlic, onions, or other spicy foods. It is advised to consume only satvic foods and offer them to Lord Ganesha first.
