Ganesh Visarjan will happen on 17th September and Anant Chaturdashi fast will be observed. Anant Chaturdashi date has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. Today is Vishwakarma Puja as well. The importance of this day has increased a lot due to 3 festivals falling on the same day. On this day many devotees observe fast and bid farewell to Bappa. It is important to keep some things in mind while immersing Ganesh Ji. So let us know what should be done and what should not be done during Ganesh Visarjan today on 17th September-
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What not to do on the day of Ganesh Visarjan?
While carrying the idol of Bappa during Ganesh Visarjan, one should keep in mind the direction. The face of the idol of Ganpati should be towards the house and the back of the idol should be outside the house. It is said that if the back of the idol of Ganpati is towards the house while carrying it, then one has to face poverty and the Lord also gets angry. Negative energy is transmitted.
If you are preparing bhog for Bappa on the day of Ganesh Visarjan at home, then make sure that garlic or onion is not used in the bhog. Satvik things are always offered as bhog.
If you are immersing the idol at home, then after immersing the idol, do not throw away the immersion water and the soil of the idol. You can pour the immersion water into plants and use the soil to grow plants.
Meat and alcohol should not be consumed on the day of Ganesh Visarjan. Consuming non-vegetarian food can make Lord Ganpati angry.
During Ganesh immersion, do not flow the idol in water at a fast speed.
Tulsi leaves should not be offered to Lord Ganesha. Therefore, Tulsi leaves should not be offered to Lord Ganesha even by mistake during the worship of Lord Ganesha.
It is not considered good to consume or taste the offering before offering it to Lord Ganesha.
Try not to hurt anyone’s feelings during Ganesh Visarjan and also avoid arguments. Avoid insulting or making fun of anyone.
According to religious beliefs, one should not wear black clothes during any festival or worship. Therefore, avoid wearing black clothes on the day of Ganesh Visarjan. To get the infinite blessings of Vighnaharta, it will be auspicious to wear yellow clothes on this day.
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What to do on the day of Ganesh Visarjan?
Prepare Bappa’s offering only after taking bath.
Before Ganesh immersion, worship Ganpati with devotion.
Keep in mind the auspicious time during puja.
With the same enthusiasm with which you welcomed Ganpati, send him off with the same enthusiasm and fanfare.
While immersing the idol, also immerse the materials used in the puja.
At the end of the puja, pray for forgiveness.
Disclaimer: We do not claim that the information given in this article is completely true and accurate. For detailed and more information, please consult an expert in the relevant field.
