Ganesh Visarjan festival is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Ganesh Visarjan festival is also known as Anant Chaturdashi and Ganesh Chaudas. Anant Chaturdashi festival is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Lord Ganesha is also called Lord Ganpati. As you know that Lord Ganesha is a very kind god and also a very intelligent one. It is considered that both the Ganesh Visarjan festival and Anant Chaturdashi Vrat celebrated on the same day Tithi Chaturdashi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. According to Hindi Panchang, Both festivals are celebrated in our Hindu Dharma and also Jain Dharma by Devotees. Anant Chaturdashi (Anant Chaudas) and Ganesh Visarjan (Ganesh Chaudas) festival fall 10 days after Ganesh Chaturdashi. These festivals are most celebrated in Maharastra.
Ganesh Chaturdashi and Anant Chaturdashi festivals are observed by the Devotees. Lord Ganesh is worshipped on this day of Ganesh Chaturdashi. On this day of Ganesh Chaudas, People immerse the idol of Lord Ganesha in the River. Ganesh Chaturdashi and Anant Chaturdashi has special significance in our Hindu Dharma. On the day of Ganesh Chaturdashi, people observe the fast of Lord Ganesh, worship him and tie the eternal thread in their hands for long life and freedom from all types of obstacles.
Ganesh Visarjan Puja Vidhi :
Before immersing in the idol of Lord Shri Ganesh, the women of the house should make a swastika by pouring Ganga water on a Wooden Plank.
Now put Akshat on the Plank and spread the pink, yellow or red-coloured cloth on it.
After laying the cloth, place the idol of Bappa (Ganpati) at that place.
After setting Ganpati on the Plank, offer flowers, fruits and Modak (Laddu) on it.
Before sending off Ganesh Ji, duly worship the idol.
Dress Bappa in new clothes.
After that, tie Modak, money, Durva grass and betel nut in a silk cloth and keep that bundle near the idol of Ganesh.
Now all the members of the house together while doing Ganesh aarti with sing Ganesh Aarti.
Later all the people folded their hands together and apologized to him in front of the idol of Ganpati. Now say in front of Lord Ganesh, that if we have done any mistake in your worship, then Lord Ganesh please forgive us.
Now take the idol of Bappa for immersion. Keep in mind that while doing the immersion, other things coming out of the idol of Ganesh should not fall here and there. Let him also flow into the River with respect.
Those people who want to succeed and respect every front of life should observe this Anant Chaturdashi Vrat with full reverence and dedication. If your family going through a money-related problem then you must observe this Anant Chaturdashi Vrat in a proper manner with full devotion. The worship of Lord Vishnu and also Lord Ganesha gives more happiness, peace and prosperity to the family. This Ganesh Chaturdashi and Anant Chaturdashi Vrat are considered very beneficial and fruitful for everyone. It is also considered very important to recite the Anant Chaturdashi Vrat Katha during observing this Anant Chaturdashi for wellness and successful life. Not only Hindi but you can also recite the Ganesh Chaturdashi and Anant Chaturdashi Vrat Katha in the Marathi language.
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