Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 / Ganesh Utsav is celebrated all over the country, welcome Bappa in your home like this

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Like every year, this year too, Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 is being celebrated across the country with great joy and enthusiasm. From Maharashtra to North India, chants of Bappa are echoing everywhere. Especially in cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad, the grandeur of Ganesh pandals is truly mesmerizing. During this 10-day-long festival, devotees install Lord Ganesha’s idol in their homes and worship Him with full rituals. If you are welcoming Bappa into your home for the first time, it is important to know the correct method of installation and worship.

How to welcome Bappa at home?

Auspicious Time for Idol Installation
Lord Ganesha’s idol should be installed on Chaturthi Tithi during the auspicious muhurat. In 2025, the favorable time for puja will be from morning till midday. As per the Panchang, consult your local astrologer for the exact timing.

Preparations for Installation

• Cleaning the House: Before installing the idol, clean the house thoroughly. Choose a clean and elevated place for the puja.

• Setting the Altar: Place a wooden platform (chowki/pata) and purify it with Gangajal.

• Cloth and Rice: Spread a clean red or yellow cloth on the platform. Place some rice on it and install Lord Ganesha’s idol over them.

Kalash Installation
Place a Kalash (sacred pot) to the right of Lord Ganesha’s idol. Fill it with water, add a betel nut, some coins, and mango leaves. Place a coconut on top of the Kalash. This Kalash is considered an essential part of the puja and symbolizes prosperity.

Correct Method of Ganesh Ji’s Puja

Morning Rituals
Begin the puja on Ganesh Chaturthi after taking an early morning bath.

Dhyana and Sankalpa
Before starting, meditate upon Lord Ganesha and take a vow (sankalpa) for your puja, such as praying for family happiness, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles.

Avahana (Invocation)
Invoke Lord Ganesha and invite Him to take His seat. Offer flowers and rice (akshat) with mantras. You may chant:
“Om Gan Ganapataye Namah”

Panchamrit Bath
Bathe the idol with Panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar). Then, cleanse it with pure water and wipe with a clean cloth.

Clothing and Ornaments
Dress the idol in new clothes and adorn it with flower garlands, a crown, and ornaments.

Offerings Loved by Ganesh Ji

• Durva (grass blades): Lord Ganesha is very fond of Durva. Offer 21 pairs.

• Hibiscus flower: This flower is especially dear to Him.

• Modak and Laddoo: These are Lord Ganesha’s most favorite sweets and are offered as bhog.

• Janeu, Sandalwood, Sindoor: All these should be offered during the puja.

Importance of Aarti

At the end of the puja, performing Lord Ganesha’s Aarti holds great importance. It is believed that the puja is incomplete without Aarti. Performing Aarti purifies the surroundings and fills the mind with positive energy.

Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is not just a ritual but a grand festival that unites families and society. It symbolizes devotion towards Lord Ganesha, the giver of wisdom, prosperity, and remover of obstacles. On this occasion, people share happiness and strengthen social harmony.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on religious beliefs. Zoom News does not confirm or validate it.