Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: When and how to install the idol of Lord Ganesha? Know the rules

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: When and how to install the idol of Lord Ganesha? Know the rules


Ganesh Chaturthi Murti Establishment Muhurat Niyama: Every year, the birth anniversary of Vighnaharta Ganpati Bappa is celebrated on the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. According to Drik Panchang, Ganesh Chaturthi is on 07 September 2024. Devotees of Lord Ganesha eagerly wait for this festival every year. There is a religious belief that for 11 days from Ganesh Chaturthi to Anant Chaturdashi, Lord Ganesha visits the homes of his devotees on earth and returns on the day of Ganesh Visarjan with a promise of coming next year. It is said that by fasting and worshiping on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, all the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled and one gets relief from the sorrows and obstacles of life. However, some things should be kept in mind while installing Ganesh ji idol. Let us know the rules for installing the idol of Ganeshji.

Rules for installation of Ganesh idol:

Always install the idol of Ganesha during the auspicious time of worship. The best time for worship and installation of idol is in the afternoon. According to Astrologer Pt. Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, today on September 07, you can install the idol of Lord Ganesha from 10:51 AM to 1:22 PM.

Before installing the idol of Ganesha, spread a red or yellow cloth on a small stool.

Once the idol is installed, do not remove it from there and move the idol only at the time of immersion.

After the arrival of Ganpati Bappa in the house, do not consume tamasic food nor prepare such dishes at home.

In Vaastu, bringing home the idol of Ganapati Bappa in sitting posture with right trunk holding sacred thread and a mouse is considered auspicious.

Apart from this, while bringing the idol of Lord Ganesha home, make sure that along with the idol, he must have Modak and his vehicle Mushak in his hands because Lord Ganesha loves Modak very much.

After installing the idol of Lord Ganesha, worship him regularly in the morning and evening and distribute Prasad among the people.

It is auspicious to install the idol of Lord Ganesha in the east or west direction of the house. Do not keep the statue in the south direction of the house. The idol of Lord Ganesha can also be placed in its north-east corner.

Disclaimer: We do not claim that the information given in this article is completely true and accurate. Before adopting these, definitely take advice from an expert in the relevant field.