Method and Rules for Establishing Ganpati Ji
Ganesh Utsav is starting from today. It will conclude on 7 September 2024 on the day of Anant Chaturdashi. The Ganesh festival begins on the fourth day of the bright fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada every year. On this day, idols of Ganesha are placed in houses and pandals. This festival of Ganeshotsav is celebrated with great pomp across the country. After performing pooja for ten days, Ganpati Bappa is released on the fourth day. It is very important to know some rules before Ganesh installation.
Establishment of Ganpati Bappa
The idol of Lord Ganesha should be placed in the northeast corner and face north.
Before placing the idol of Lord Ganesha on the seat, clean it thoroughly and sprinkle it with Ganga water.
After cleaning the seat, spread a red cloth and place it intact. After that, place Ganpati Bappa on that seat with clean hands.
Give Lord Ganesha a bath with Ganga water.
Place Riddhi-Siddhi next to the idol of Ganpati Bappa, you can also place betel nuts in their form instead.
Place the urn on the right side of the idol of God and fill it with water.
Then Ganpati Bappa meditates with flowers and incense in his hands.
Offer fruits, flowers, and sweets to Ganpati Bappa.
In their worship, chant the mantra Om Gm тАЛтАЛGanapataye Namah.
At the end of the worship, do the Aarti of Lord Ganesha.
Rules of Ganesh Installation
If you are also going to install an idol of Ganpati Bappa in your house, install it in the northeast direction. Also, make sure that the face of the statue should be facing west.
Before installing Ganpati Bappa, clean the place where you are going to install Lord Ganesha. Do not allow any impurities and garbage to remain in that place.
Then install the idol of Bappa at the auspicious time. After installing Lord Ganesha, perform Puja and Aarti every morning and evening. Offer offerings to Lord Ganesha at both times and show incense and lamps.
Once you have installed the idol of Lord Ganesha, then do not remove it. Only at the time of immersion can the idol be removed from there.
Also, make sure that you do not consume non-veg or alcohol, etc. for 10 days of the Ganesh festival. nor bring such things home. If possible, avoid garlic and onions during this time.
How and in Which Direction to Install Ganesh Ji at Home?
Vastu experts say that the west, north, and northeast directions are best for installing the idol of Ganpati Ji in your home. Try to keep the idol's face towards the north direction, as this is where Lord Shiva resides and this direction is considered very auspicious. Additionally, make sure that the back of the Ganesh Ji idol is towards the main entrance/exit of the house. While installing the idol, keep a distance from the south direction as this direction is not considered favorable for it. If you want to know more about the method and rules for establishing Ganpati Ji, then you can take an online astrology consultation.
What Materials Are Needed to Install Ganesh Ji?
To install the idol of Ganesh Ji properly, you will first have to worship him, for which you will need some special materials. As a material, you will need an idol of Shri Ganesh, a chowki for worship, a red cloth, a water urn, roli, panchamrut, Kalawa, Akshat, Janeu, Gangajal, cardamom-cloves, silver work, betel nut, Panchmewa, coconut, and ghee-camphor. During the puja, do not offer Tulsi Dal or Tulsi Patra to Ganesh Ji. Instead, you can offer him Durva grass plucked from a clean place.
Where Should the Trunk Be in the Idol of Ganesha?
According to Vastu Shastra, ideally, the trunk of the idol of Ganesha is considered to be very auspicious if it is tilted towards the left. This left-leaning trunk is also considered to be an indicator of happiness. Therefore, while choosing the idol, special attention should be paid to the direction of the trunk of Ganesha. In the opposite case, if the trunk is tilted towards the right, then it is necessary to follow special religious rituals to please him. This is because the trunk tilted towards the right is considered to be the establishment of the energy of the Sun.
Which Idol of Ganesha Is Auspicious?
On Ganesh Chaturthi, you will find different types of idols of Ganesha in the market, in which he will be sitting in different postures. But how do you find out which idol is auspicious for you? Vastu experts believe that it is more auspicious to keep an idol of Ganesha in a sitting posture in the house. This idol is also called Lalitasana. Vastu experts say that sitting Ganesha represents calm and cool behavior and creates a peaceful atmosphere in the house. The Ganpati idol is considered a symbol of luxury, comfort, and wealth. So, if you desire these in your life, you should install Ganpati in a reclining posture.
