Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most loved festivals in India, marked by devotion, bliss and lively ceremonies. The grand conclusion of this festival is Ganesh Visarjan, when devotees submerged their idol in water and bid farewell to Lord Ganesha with the mantras of “Ganapati Bappa Morya”.
This moment is not only emotional, but also deep spiritual, which symbolizes the cycle of creation and disintegration. Preparation of Ganesh Visarjan requires a mixture of devotion, plan and environmental consciousness. Here is a complete guide to help you get ready for this sacred ritual.
1. Choose the right day for Visarjan
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Traditionally, the idols of Ganesha are submerged on the 1st, 3, 5th, 7th or 10th day of Ganesh Chaturthi. The most powerful is Anant Chaturdashi (10th day). Choose a day based on your family tradition, convenience and rituals you follow.
2. Prepare idol for final aarti
Before immersion, the idol is worshiped one last time. Devotee performance:
- Ganesh Aarti with lamps, incense, flowers and sweets.
- Offering modaks and fruits, as a symbolic sending to Bappa.
- Tilak and Garland stared the idol before leaving the house.
- This ritual is emotional, as the devotees thanked Lord Ganesha for going to his house and took his blessings for the coming year.
3. Organize a small procession
The immersion is often observed with chanting music, dance and devotional slogans. If you are planning a procession:
- Keep it happy but respectable.
- Arrange for the journey, songs, or hymns.
- Ensure that the idol is safely moved to a decorated platform.
- In housing societies, it coordinates time to avoid congestion.
4. Opt for eco-friendly immersion
In recent years, environmental concerns have preferred environmentally friendly immersion. Here’s how you can do it responsibly:
- Use soil or Shadu idols instead of plaster of Paris.
- If you have a small statue, immersion home in a bucket or tank.
- Artificial ponds built by local authorities were nominated to prevent water pollution.
- Avoid using plastic decorations or toxic chemical colors.
5. Prepare offerings for delivery
Immersion is also about spreading happiness. Prepare offerings and sweets for the families, neighbors and guests involved in the farewell. It adds heat on the occasion and strengthens community bonds.
6. Ensure safety during rituals
- Take the idol carefully, especially if it is big.
- Keep first aid ready for any emergency in the crowd.
- Follow the local authority guidelines for immersion.
- Children should always be maintained.
7. Farewell bid with gratitude
Finally, when the idol sinks, bend your hands, close your eyes, and thank Lord Ganesha for removing obstacles and bathing blessings. Remember, rituals symbolize that when dissolving forms, divine energy is always with us.
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