गणेश चतुर्थी
Significance
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the fourth day of the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada (Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi). Families install a clay idol at home and perform pooja for one and a half, three, five, seven or ten days before visarjan.
In Bangalore, housing societies and community groups also install large idols. Eco-friendly clay idols are encouraged.
Pooja procedure
- Install the Ganesha idol on a clean platform at the auspicious time.
- Perform prana pratishtha, sankalp and shodashopachara pooja.
- Offer durva, red flowers and modak daily.
- Perform visarjan with aarti after the chosen number of days.
Samagri
- Clay Ganesha idol
- Durva grass and red flowers
- Modak and fruits
- Kalash, coconut, mango leaves
- Roli, akshat, incense, camphor
Frequently asked questions
How many days should the idol be kept?
Families follow their own tradition: 1.5, 3, 5, 7 or 10 days are all common.
