Ganesh Sthapana Direction: The idol of Lord Ganesha is installed on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi. Some important rules have been mentioned in religious texts for the installation of Ganesha, which must be followed. According to Vastu Shastra, know in which direction the idol of Lord Ganesha should be installed and in which direction Ganesha should be facing.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024-
Every year Ganeshji is installed on the day of Shukla Chaturthi of Bhadrapada month. This year Ganesh Chaturthi is on 7th September 2024, Saturday and on this day the idols of Ganesh Bappa will be installed. Devotees will serve and worship Lord Ganesha for 10 days and then Ganeshji will be immersed on the day of Anant Chaturdashi on 17th September.
Ganesh Sthapana Vastu Shastra-
If you are also installing Lord Ganesha in your home or office on Ganeshotsav, then keep in mind some rules related to Vastu. Otherwise, installing Lord Ganesha in the wrong direction or in the wrong way can cause trouble in life.
In which direction should the idol of Lord Ganesha be placed-
According to Vastu Shastra, install the idol of Lord Ganesha in the right direction. According to Vastu Shastra, the most auspicious direction to install the idol of Ganesha is the north-east corner. If this is not possible, then install Ganpati Bappa in the east or west direction. Keeping the idol of Ganesha facing these directions gives auspicious results.
Do not install Ganesh Ji in the south direction-
Keep in mind that do not install the idol of Lord Ganesha in the south direction of the house even by mistake. Also, there should not be a place of worship in this direction. Installing or worshipping God in the south direction is prohibited.
Trunk of Ganapati Ji-
For the installation of Ganpati in the house, the idol of Ganesha with the trunk on the left side is considered the best. Which shows his love for his mother Gauri. Especially those who worship Mother Gauri and Lord Ganesha together, they should buy the idol of Ganesha with the trunk on the left side.
The back of Ganeshji should not be visible-
Install the idol of Lord Ganesha in the house in such a way that his back is not towards any room of the house, because it is said that poverty resides behind the back of Lord Ganesha. Therefore, the back of the idol of Ganesha should be towards the outside of the house.
Toilet wall-
Do not install the idol of Ganesha towards the wall of the toilet. Doing so can cause conflict in the family.
Do not install Ganapati under the stairs-
Never install the idol of Lord Ganesha under the stairs. Also, do not make a puja room under the stairs. Doing this brings misfortune and poverty in the house.