Ganesh Chaturthi, the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha will be celebrated on September 2, 2019. The festivity is also known as Ganeshotsav and Vinayaka Chaturthi and is celebrated with great fervour in Maharashtra. Ganesh Chaturthi celebration follows a set of ritual that includes buying Lord Ganesha's idol and bringing him home, offering prayers, celebrating his presence for a certain number of days and then immersing the idol into water. The festival requires a certain amount of dedication and effort. On Ganesh Chaturthi, one has to be very careful with the rituals. Especially, if you are bringing Ganpati home and not at the mandal, you have to be extra careful so that you don't make any mistake. Why Should You Not Look at the Moon on Ganesh Chaturthi, Is There a Scientific Explanation? (Watch Video).

List of Dos For Ganesh Chaturthi

  • If you are bringing Ganesha home, it advised getting an idol that represents Ganesha in sitting position. It is said to bring positive energy in the house.

  • You must get a Ganpati idol with his trunk tilted towards his left.

  • Make sure that a mouse (Ganesha's vahan) and modak (Ganpati's favourite sweet) should be a part of the statue.

  • Keep only one Ganpati idol at home and take good care of it until the time it is immersed. Offer prayers daily.

  • The best place to keep the idol in the house is the northeast corner of the house.

List of Don'ts For Ganesh Chaturthi

  • Refrain from non-veg, tamasic food at home.

  • The Pooja room should never look dull at least a lamp should always be lit in the room.

  • Don't forget the aartis twice a day- at dawn and dusk.

  • No foul language around Ganesha's idol.

  • No negative energy around him.

Take a Look at Lord Ganesha's Placing Rituals:

Happy Ganesh Chaturthi, everyone. If you are planning to bring home Ganpati Bappa this year, make sure you follow the rules and welcome him home with delicious modaks!

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