Ganesh Chaturthi is an auspicious Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Ganesh Visarjan, also known as Anant Chaturdashi, marks the immersion of Lord Ganesha's idol in water, signifying his return to his abode after blessing devotees. It's an important and emotional part of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. This year, Anant Chaturdashi 2024 falls on Tuesday, September 17. The Anant Chaturdashi Puja Muhurat will be from 06:26 AM to 11:44 AM, lasting for a duration of 5 Hours and 17 minutes. Observing certain important dos and don'ts during the festival can help maintain its sanctity and ensure that the celebrations are respectful and spiritually uplifting. Take a look at a few Ganesh Visarjan dos and don'ts that you should know. Ganesh Visarjan 2024 Dates for 1.5, 3, 5, 7 Days of Ganpati Bappa Immersion Till Anant Chaturdashi: Know Auspicious Timings and Shubh Muhurat To Bid Adieu This Ganeshotsav.

Ganesh Visarjan Dos

  1. One of the most important practices to adopt is the use of eco-friendly Ganesha idols made from clay or natural materials that dissolve easily in water without causing harm to the environment.

  2. Devotees should try to do the visarjan at home in a bucket or drum filled with water to avoid polluting natural reservoirs.

  3. On the visarjan day, take a red cloth and put some jaggery, dry coconut and five types of grains in it. Now tie it around Lord Ganpati’s idol as the food during his homely abode.

  4. On the day of visarjan, offer flowers, food, and light a ghee diya in front of Ganpati Bappa. Give the idol of Lord Ganpati a holy bath with Gangajal, milk, and water.

  5. Make sure you carry out all the puja rituals during the shubh muhurat. This year, the Anant Chaturdashi Puja Muhurat will be from 06:26 AM to 11:44 AM.

Ganesh Visarjan Don’ts

  1. Make sure that you do not bid farewell to Lord Ganesha without performing puja and offering bhog on the day of visarjan.

  2. After you take the Ganesha idol out for Visarjan, don’t close the door until its immersion. You can leave one member in the house and keep the doors open until you come back.

  3. Devotees should take a coconut and move it in a circular motion on the head of the Idol three times, then break it on the ground. Later, you can immerse it with the idol.

  4. Ganesh Visarjan is a spiritual event, so it’s important to maintain the sanctity of the occasion. Do not play too loud music, excessive fireworks that can disturb others or harm the environment. Ganesh Visarjan 2024 HD Images and Wallpapers for Free Download Online: Messages, Quotes and Greetings To Send on Fifth Day of Ganesh Visarjan.

After the immersion, do not leave behind non-degradable items such as plastic bags, garlands made of synthetic materials, or any other waste at the immersion site. Always clean up the area after the Visarjan to ensure that no waste is left behind. Let’s keep the celebration joyous and environment-friendly!

(Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on beliefs and legends only. Before applying any information in real life, consult the concerned expert.)

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