Ganesh Chaturthi: Here's all you need to know from rituals, preparation to fast, celebrations about Ganeshotsav 2023
Ganesh Chaturthi, a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is 10-day festival, which commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha, will be observed from September 19 to September 28. Here's all you need to know about Ganeshotsav 2023. Ganesh Chaturthi involves four primary rituals: Prana Pratishta (Invocation of Life): On the first day of the festival, the priest recites mantras and conducts rituals.
Shodashopachara (16-fold Worship): Also performed on the first day, this ritual involves offering 16 different types of offerings to Ganesha. These offerings include flowers, fruits, sweets, incense, lamps, and water. Uttarpuja (Final Worship): On the 10th day of the festival, this ritual bids farewell to Ganesha.
The priest chants mantras and performs rituals to please Ganesha and seek his blessings. Ganpati Visarjan (Immersion of the Idol): On the 10th day, this ritual entails immersing the Ganesha idol in a river or ocean. It signifies the conclusion of the festival and the return of Ganesha to his celestial abode.
To commence the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, it's essential to prepare surroundings that begins by cleaning house and the area where the idol of Lord Ganesha would be installed. Following this, all the items necessary for the puja need to be obtained. These include a clay idol of Lord Ganesha, flowers, incense, lamps, fruits, sweets, and traditional puja items.
Begin by placing a clean cloth or a decorative platform in the chosen area where the idol needs to be set up. Position the idol of Lord Ganesha on the platform. One can cover it with a cloth, unveiling it during the puja.
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