Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival celebrated with great zeal across Maharashtra and other states in India. Here are some steps to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi Puja at home:
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Clean the house: The festival calls for a great family gathering, and the preparations in all homes begin with cleaning the house and ensuring it is tidy and organized before the arrival of Ganesh Chaturthi.
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Get the Ganesh Idol: On the day of the arrival of Ganesh, get up early, bathe, and get ready. Head over with your family member to get your Ganesh idol home. Some people also create their own idols or use a permanent idol they often use at home.
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Establish the idol: After reaching home with the idol, set it in its special pandal, which usually involves a high platform or altar. Spread a clean new cloth on the platform and place the idol on it. Decorate the pandal with flowers, lights, and other decorations.
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Perform the Puja: Each member of the family has to share the duties and conduct the puja together and seek his blessings. The puja involves offering flowers, fruits, sweets, and other items to the idol. Light lamps and incense sticks, and perform aarti. Finally, distribute the prasad among family members and guests.
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Visarjan: On the tenth day of the festival, the idol is carried to the shore and sunk with a festival procession, marking the beginning of a new.
These are some of the steps to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi Puja at home.
