Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesha, one of the most famous festivals of India, respects obstacles and respects the symbol of knowledge and prosperity. In 2025, the festival will be seen with great devotion across the country, which will be started with the installation of Ganesh idols in homes and temples. Many devotees also fast during Ganesh Chaturthi, who are in the form of a way to cleanse the body and mind, demanding the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
There are 7 essential fasting guidelines here to follow for spiritually complete and healthy celebration:-
1. Start the day with a cleanliness
Start your fast with bathing and morning prayer. Clean your mind and body before starting the ritual. Wearing fresh or traditional clothes is considered auspicious.
2. Offer sattvik food to Lord Ganesha
Before consuming anything, provide pure vegetarian food to Lord Ganesha. Sattvic food includes fruits, milk, jaggery, honey, coconut, and modak (preferred Ganesh).
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3. Avoid onion, garlic and non-vegetarian food
During fasting, devotees avoid strictly from onions, garlic, meat, alcohol and packed junk food. Only light and natural foods are consumed.
4. Include fruits, milk and nuts in fasting
If you are observing a partial fasting, eat fruits, milk, dried fruits, and Sabdana (tapioca), kuttu flour, or linen flour made of light snacks. They provide energy while maintaining the sanctity of fasting.
5. Stay hydrated throughout the day
Drink enough water, coconut water or lemon water to stay hydrated. This not only keeps you energetic, but also helps you to focus better on prayers and rituals.
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6. Chant mantras and perform Aarti
With fasting, chanting the mantras of Lord Ganesha, “Om Gan Ganpatayya Namah” and Aarti, which do the morning-and-Agali, are considered very auspicious. It spiritually connects the devotee with Lord Ganesha.
7. Break fasting with prasad
In the evening, break your fast by taking Prasad (offering to Lord Ganesha) like modak, fruit or kheer. Sharing offerings with family and guests is also an important part of the festival.
Fasting on Ganesh Chaturthi is not only about avoiding food, but about self-discipline, devotion and gratitude. By following these 7 fasting guidelines, you can celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 in a pure and spiritual way, inviting the blessings of Lord Ganesha’s knowledge, happiness and prosperity in your life.
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