Dos and Don’ts when Bringing Ganpati Bappa Home

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Choose a medium-sized, eco-friendly Ganesha idol for your home—large ones suit public pandals, while small ones may feel insignificant

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Mind the Trunk Direction For homes, left-turning trunks are considered auspicious, promoting peace and prosperity. Right-turning trunks, more powerful, are typically reserved for temples

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Opt for a Sitting Posture A seated Ganesha symbolizes calm and blessings—ideal for home installations. Standing or dancing forms are best for pandal displays

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Include Must-Have Symbols Ensure the idol features Modak (his favorite sweet) and the mouse (mooshak)—they’re considered

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Set the Idol Thoughtfully Place the idol on a wooden pedestal, wrapped in red or yellow cloth, facing north or northeast—these directions align with prosperity and positive energy

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Create a Sacred Atmosphere Cleanse and decorate the pooja space with mango leaf torans, swastika symbols, and rangoli designs using auspicious colors (yellow, red, green). Avoid dark shades

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Respect Direction and Rituals Never ignore placement—avoid bathrooms or kitchens, and ensure proper orientation. This preserves sanctity and invites prosperity

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Maintain Devotion Daily Continue with daily rituals—morning and evening aartis, offerings of modaks and durva, and heartfelt prayers to sustain blessings throughout the festival