🪔 About Ganesh Chaturthi
Today marks the beginning of the 10-day celebration to honour Lord Ganesh, the God of New Beginnings. On his Appearance Day, devotees across the country install his idols at home and in public places, chant Vedic hymns, and observe fasts to please Ganapati. Ganesh Chaturthi is an auspicious occasion to begin the Ucchishtha Ganpati Sadhana.
🙏 How to Do Pooja
Recommended Ritual: Ganesh Atharvashirsh Abhishekam (9 min.)
- Wake up early and take a bath.
- Clean your home and puja space thoroughly.
- Perform the recommended ritual with devotion.
- Offer flowers, fruits, and incense.
- Chant mantras or prayers specific to this occasion.
- Conclude with aarti and distribute prasad.
✅ Do's & Don'ts
✅ Do's
- Clean your puja space and important areas of your home.
- Decorate with flowers, lamps, and simple rangoli if possible.
- Perform nitya puja, yajna, or abhishek of the deity associated with this festival.
- Share prasad with family, friends, and those in need.
- Maintain respectful and gentle behavior toward people and animals.
⚠️ Don'ts
- Avoid eating heavy, oily food and excessive sweets.
- Avoid alcohol, rash driving, and loud celebrations.
- Minimize waste; don't harm animals and the environment.