Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Rituals Devotees Should Follow

1/5: Ganesh Idol Installation: Begin by bringing home an idol of Lord Ganesha. Choose a space in your home where you’ll create a small altar. Clean the area and decorate it with flowers, and lights / Image: Ganesh Idol Installation: Begin by bringing home a

2/5: The core of Ganesh Chaturthi is the puja, or worship. Perform this ritual with devotion, offering fresh flowers, fruits, and sweets to the deity. / Image: Unsplash

3/5: Reciting specific prayers and mantras dedicated to Lord Ganesha is vital. The Ganesh Atharvasirsha and Ganesh Stotra are well known prayer choices. / Image: Unsplash

4/5: Prepare and offer modaks, a sweet dumpling believed to be Lord Ganesha’s favorite treat. These can be made at home or purchased from local sweet shops. / Image: Modak Freepik

5/5: Conclude the celebration with the visarjan ritual, where the Ganesh idol is immersed in water. / Image: Unsplash