Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 At Home; Rituals To Follow

With only a few days left before the grand celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi 2024, it's time to start preparing and planning how to make this celebration a memorable one.

On this auspicious day, devotees bring home Lord Ganesha, marking the beginning of a sacred and auspicious 10-day celebration.

This festival involves the installation of clay idols of Lord Ganesha in homes, temples, and temporary pandals. Most Indian households become busy preparing Bhogs and other delicacies to relish with loved ones.

While it's up to personal preference where you choose to celebrate this grand festival, if you’re marking this celebration at home this year, here are some rituals to be followed to make your celebrations truly memorable.

Bringing Lord Ganesha home

Make sure your house is clean and tidy before bringing the deity. It shows respect for Lord Ganesha. Once the house is ready, gather all the family members and welcome Ganpati with flowers, Modaks and other important traditional items.

Pooja Vidhi

Pratishthapan: According to Hindu beliefs, before installing the idol it is important to keep Lord Ganesha on a high-raised platform and recite prayers and mantras. The ritual of chanting mantras is vital before and after installation.

Asana Samarpan: After the successful installation of the clay idol, take five flowers and leave them at the feet of Ganpati.

Padya Samarpan: The next step is to wash the feet of Lord Ganesha with holy water known as Padya Samarpan.

Arghya Samarpan: After offering Padya to Lord Ganesha, offer scented water to Lord Ganesha while chanting Mantra.

Achamana: After the Arghya offering, offer water to Lord Ganesha for Achamana.

Snana: After Achamana, offer water to Shri Ganesha for the bath.

Panchamrita Snaman: Perform Panchamrita Snaman, a bath that involves a mixture of curd, honey, ghee, and sugar and subsequently, give the idol a bath with pure water.

Vastra Samarpan: Offer new clothes

Offerings: Offer Sindoor, Naivedyam, Chandan, Durva, and Garlands that are made during the Pooja Vidhi.

Ganesh Chaturthi falls on 7th September 2024.