Vikrant Shekhawat : Aug 26, 2022, 08:32 AM
Ganesh Chaturthi: According to the belief of Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is worshiped first among the deities. Ganpati Bappa fulfills all the wishes of his devotees. Know that the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is about to come. This Mahaparva of Lord Shri Ganesh is celebrated with great pomp. Now there is not much time left for Ganesh Chaturthi. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with gaiety in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. Let us tell you that this great festival of Ganesh Chaturthi lasts for 10 days. This year Ganesh Chaturthi festival will start from 31st August and will continue till 9th September. In the meantime, definitely know what kind of idol of Lord Ganesha should be brought home.How to choose the idol of Ganpati Bappa?Let us tell you that it is very important to keep some things in mind while choosing the idol of Ganpati Bappa. Please tell that for the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, people are advised to bring only the idol of Ganesh ji with trunk on the left side. Actually it is said because Ganesh ji on the left side is called Vamukhi Ganapati and on the right side Ganesh ji with trunk is called Siddhivinayak. Know that worshiping Vamukhi Ganapati is easier than that of Lord Siddhivinayak. This is the reason why it is advised to bring Ganpati with trunk on the left side of the house. Actually, while worshiping Lord Siddhivinayak, some special rules have to be followed, which are possible only in the temple or any religious place.Take special care of these thingsApart from this, you also have to keep in mind that whenever you bring an idol of Ganpati Bappa at home, it should not be made of plaster of Paris. Bring eco friendly idol to your home as it is easy to immerse it. Whenever you go to the market to buy the idol of Lord Ganesha, try to bring only his sitting idol. It is considered lucky. Apart from this, the white and vermilion colored idol of Lord Ganesha is considered a symbol of auspiciousness.In which direction should the idol of Ganpati Bappa be installed?It is noteworthy that the idol of Lord Ganesha should never be installed facing the south direction. Apart from this, neither idol should be installed in the south corner of the house. Know that the north-east direction i.e. the north-east corner is considered the best for installing the idol of Ganpati Bappa.