Ganesh chaturthi puja vidhi, celebration, from Sthapana to Visarjan:
Vakra-Tunndda Maha-Kaaya,
Sarva-Kaaryessu Sarvadaa ॥
In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the heart of Ganesh Chaturthi, exploring the Puja Vidhi (rituals), Sthapana (installation of Lord Ganesha idols), the grand Celebrations, and the profound Importance of this beloved festival.
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is one of the most regarded Hindu festivals celebrated with immense devotion and enthusiasm throughout India and among Hindu communities worldwide. Who is regarded as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and beginnings. Here, we provide a holistic overview of the Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Vidhi, celebration, from Ganesh chaturthi puja vidhi, Sthapana to Visarjan and importance. The grand Celebrations that make this festival a cherished occasion.
1. Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Vidhi (Rituals):
Cleaning and Preparation: The festivities begin with cleaning and decorating the place of worship. Purity and sanctity to welcome Lord Ganesha is important.
First clean and decorate the place where want to install idol Ganesha.
Place a chawki and a red clothe lay on chawki.
Arrange all Puja essential samagri, the offerings.
The items required for Ganesh Chaturthi Puja, commonly referred to as "Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Samagri," Here is a list of common items needed for the puja:
1-Wooden post
2-Red clothe for laying on the post
3-Panchamrit for bhog
4-Modak or laddu
5-coconut
6-Kalash(urn)
7-Durva grass
8-Janeu
9-Flowers
10-Garland
11-Incense sticks agarbatti
12-Lamp- diya ghee diya
13-Camphor Kapoor
14-Fruits 5 type
15-Rice to laying beneath Ganesh idol and kalash.
16-Gangajal Holy water
17-Kumkum, haldi
18-Red chandan
19-Coins
20-Clothes for ganesha
21-perfume
22-Clove
23-cardamom
24-Betel leaves, nuts
25-Panchmewa 5 dryfruit
26-A big plate.
Sthapana (Idol Installation):
The idol is placed on a specially prepared platform ,a wooden post.
symbolizing the divine presence of Lord Ganesha in the household or community.
Kalash Sthapana:
In front place a kalash fill with water, a coin, decorate with mango leaves or betel leaf, set a coconut at brim of kalash. For kalash puja shower water with flower and kumkum haldi Tilak, offer flowers.
Pranapratishtha:
The priest or the head of the household invokes the divine presence of Lord Ganesha into the idol with chanting mantras.
" Om Gan Ganpataye Namha:"
Ganesh ji puja vidhi:
Devotees first sit with folding leg and joining palm. And start with giving bath Ganesh idol like shower holy water with flower upon Ganesha.
offers such as kumkum, chandan, Haldi on forehead of Ganapati like Tilak. Then offer flowers, garland and modak , laddu, coconut, durva grass, Banana, other type of fruits, belet leaves with nuts, 5 type dryfruit, clove cardamom as bhog. Offer Janeu, clothes to Ganesha.
Lit ghee ka diya( lamp) agarbatti (incense sticks).
Aarti and Bhajans:
After offerings do aarti with waving diya.
Devotional songs and the waving of lamps in front of the idol create a spiritually charge in atmosphere.
॥ Shree Ganeshji Ki Aarti ॥
Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh,
Paan Charhe, Phool Charhe,
'Soora' Shyama Sharana Aaye,
Celebrations:
Celebrations start from cleaning, decoration and welcoming Ganesh idol and installation. Devotees do puja by choice for 3, 5, 7, 10 days. Puja last for 10 days. People celebrate this festival by doing aarti morning and evening. dance, play, activities are part of celebration, many perform cultural programs.
Importance of Ganesh Chaturthi:
Remover of Obstacles:
Lord Ganesha is regarded as the God who clears obstacles and provides wisdom and intellect.
New Beginnings:
The festival signifies new beginnings, making it an auspicious time for starting new ventures or projects.
Unity and Diversity:
Ganesh Chaturthi transcends regional and cultural boundaries, promoting unity and harmony among diverse communities.
Social Bonding:
Ganesh Chaturthi festival communities come together to celebrate and partake in the festivities.
Ganesh Chaturthi holds profound cultural, religious, and social significance, and its grand celebrations bring people from all walks of life together. Ganesh Chaturthi puja vidhi celebrations, from Sthapana to Visarjan is a pleasant experience devotees get during this festival.
The Puja Vidhi and Sthapana rituals, combined with the festival's importance and joyous celebrations, create a deep and lasting connection with Lord Ganesha, fostering a sense of unity and spiritual enrichment in the hearts of devotees.
Visarjan (Immersion):
After a specific number of days, choices of devotees. the idol is immersed in a water body, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life.
Devotees do puja by choice for 3, 5, 7, 10 days. Puja last for 10 days and at 11 day Ganesh's idol immers in the water body with prayers and wishes for ganesh ji to return next year. During Visarjan with prayer people chanting ' Ganapati Bappa Morya, Purchya Varshi Laukariya'.
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