Vinayaka Chaturthi 2023: Why Lord Ganesha Idols Are Welcomed Home Blindfolded

Ganesh Chaturthi, also referred to as Vinayaka Chaturthi and Ganeshotsav, is an auspicious Hindu pageant that celebrates the delivery of Lord Ganesha. He is named the god of knowledge, prosperity and success. The individuals in India are gearing up with pomp and zeal to have fun the 10-day-long pageant. This 12 months, the pageant shall be noticed from September 19 to September 28. As per the beliefs, Lord Ganesha is also referred to as the Vighnaharta, which suggests one who removes obstacles. He holds nice significance in Hinduism, and nearly all of the rituals start along with his worship. On today, individuals convey the idols of Lord Ganesha to their properties to supply prayers. However have you ever ever observed that when a household brings an idol of Lord Ganesha at residence, its face is often coated or the eyes of the idol are coated with a sacred fabric? Have you learnt the explanation? Allow us to let you know. Whereas chatting with News18, Pudukkottai district priest Sudhakar defined that there’s a perception that the face of Ganesha’s idol needs to be revealed earlier than the Pran Prathishta puja, on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi.

It’s mentioned that Pran Prathishta means when the relations invite Ganesha to reside within the idol. After the ritual, the idol is now not fabricated from soil however is believed to be a residing type, who’s a visitor within the household for 10 days. That’s the reason it’s mentioned that solely after this puja, Lord Ganesha ought to see the household.

Based on the Drik Panchang, this 12 months, the auspicious time to welcome Ganesha residence on Chaturthi Tithi will begin at 12:39 pm on September 18, and finish at 1:43 pm on September 19. The ten-day Ganesh Utsav pageant will conclude on September 28 with Ganpati Visarjan.