9 Important Checklist-Selecting a Ganesha Idol

CHECKLIST 1. Do not bring a Ganesha’s Idol that has NO Crown or mukut. Ganesha idol without mukut is inauspicious.

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WHEN IS GANESH CHATURTHI-  Chaturthi that falls on the Shukla Paksha of the Bhadra month/ Bhadra Maas.

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CHECKLIST 2. WHERE TO PLACE GANESHA  East or West direction of the house. The BEST Placement is in the NORTH-EAST direction

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CHECKLIST 3. Please Ensure that  Ganesha's Idol is not facing the South direction.

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CHECKLIST 4. VERY IMPORTANT Select the idol in which Ganesha's Trunk is turned towards the LEFT. 

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CHECKLIST 5. NEVER place or set up Ganesha's idol on a wall against or near the bathroom, also avoid placing in the Bedroom

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CHECKLIST 6. If you're not sure about directions, make a Swastik with orange Sindoor and cow ghee to reduce the negative impact..

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CHECKLIST 7. Select an Idol with modak and mouse  (mushak). Modak brings sweetness and mouse is the vaahan of Ganesh.

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CHECKLIST 8. While choosing Ganpati Idol, make sure Ganesh's Idol is in a sitting position.

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CHECKLIST 9. For Ganesh Chaturthi, we perform Pooja to please Lord Ganesh, Avoid idol that has Lord Shiva, Parvati, and Ganesha together.

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