Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrated on the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month, will be celebrated with great pomp on August 27 this year. Devotees across the country will welcome Vighnaharta Ganesh with the shouts of ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’. The festival will last for 10 days and will be held on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, ie on 6 September 2025, with Ganpati immersion.
Ganesh Chaturthi is not only a festival of faith and reverence, but there are some rules and traditions associated with it, which are considered auspicious to follow. Let’s know the important things related to the worship and establishment of Ganesh Chaturthi –
The correct direction and place of Ganesh installation
Special care should be taken while installing the idol of Lord Ganesha on Ganesh Chaturthi in a house or pandal. It is auspicious to install the idol in the north-east (northeast angle). Along with this, Ganpati should always face north direction. It is believed that in this direction, establishment leads to happiness, prosperity and positive energy in the house.
Use of fragmented idol forbidden
At the time of worship, the idol of Ganesha should be completely intact and beautiful. If the idol is fragmented while bringing home or for any other reason, it should not be included in the puja. According to the scriptures, installation of fragmented idol is considered inauspicious.
What to do in the offering and what not
Ganesha should not offer basil leaves and ketki flowers. This rule is specially mentioned. Ganpati Bappa is very dear to Durva grass and marigold flowers, so they must include them in his worship.
Ganesh should not leave home after installation
Ganapati establishment is considered a guest arrival in the scriptures. Therefore, as long as Ganesh ji is seated in the house, the house should not be left empty. During this time, some member of the family should always be present at home.
Celibacy and purity
During Ganesh Chaturthi, it is very important to have purity in the environment of the house. At this time, members of the house are advised to follow celibacy. Also, it is considered very important to maintain cleanliness and purity at the place of worship and home. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is not only full of worship, but it is also a time of spiritual connection between devotees and God. While welcoming Ganpati Bappa on August 27 this year, taking care of these rules and traditions will lead to happiness and prosperity and peace in the house.
