The festival of Ganeshotsav is around the corner. The festival will begin with Ganesh Chaturthi starting September 2. It will go on till Anant Chaturdashi on September 12. A lot of people have already started preparing to welcome the idol of Lord Ganesha into their homes. One of the major concerns about marking this festival is selecting the right idol for the festival. The trunk of the Ganesha bent left or right is a major concern among the celebrations. So an idol which has its trunk bent towards the left should be installed at home. Each Ganesha idol depending on the direction of the trunk has its own meaning and significance. Ahead of Ganeshotsav 2019 celebrations, here's how you should select the right Ganesha for your home. Ganeshotsav 2018 Makhar Decoration Ideas: Flower Decorations to Eco-Friendly Themes for This Year's Ganpati Festival.

 

Lord Ganpati idols come in the market at least a month or two before the actual celebrations. Shopping for the idols, decorating the makhar, cleaning the house, preparing special delicacies are all a part of the celebrations that begin well in advance. But there are also certain traditional rites and rituals that have to be followed. There are three kinds of Ganpati idols, one with the trunk curved towards left, another with trunk curved towards right and third one with a straight trunk curved upwards. While there may be a lot of unique poses and structures of Lord Ganesha, the trunk direction of the Lord is one of the factors. Benefits of Panchamukhi Ganesha Idol & What Each of The Five Heads of Ganpati Represents.

It is always advised to get in a Ganpati idol with its trunk pointing towards the left side. A left-sided trunk Ganesh idol is said to represent calmness. This idol is also said to be good for Vastu or the well-being of the house. An idol with the left-side trunk is said to get in success and prosperity. So it is always advised to get in this kind of idol. Also, a Ganesh idol which has its trunk close to or touching the Modak is said to impart spiritual wisdom or spiritual bliss. Modak is known to be the favourite food of Lord Ganesha.

An idol with the right-sided trunk has to be worshipped with extra care. Any mistake in worshipping this particular deity is said to incur the wrath of the deity. There are fixed rituals which have to be followed in a certain way as this Lord Ganesha is said to have a fiery nature.

 

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