Why is the soil kept in the house before Ganesh Chaturthi?
As the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi arrives, the colorful Ganpati idols in the markets increase. Devotees start preparing to bring Ganapati to their home. Every Ganpati devotee wants Lord Ganesha to arrive at his house. But have you noticed that a few days before this festival special soil is brought from house to house and it is kept near the place of worship with great respect?
It is believed that bringing the soil home before Ganesh Chaturthi is not only the process of idol construction, but a spiritual invitation to invite Lord Ganesha to invite Saprem in his life. It is not just a preparation to make the idol, but is part of an ancient spiritual tradition, in which deep recognition and mystery are hidden.
Ganpati and Earthen Birth Relations
According to the scriptures, Goddess Parvati made Lord Ganesha with the soil of her body during the Ganges bath. Therefore Ganesha is called Mrinmay (originated from soil). Devotees believe that the same soil should be used in the worship of Ganapati which has purity and lively energy.
Auspicious date
On any day before the Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month, the soil is brought home in auspicious time. It is the old belief that by chanting ॐ Gan Ganpataye Namah Mantra at the time of bringing soil, the blessings of Ganapati are settled in that soil. In many places, this soil is taken from the shore of rivers, fields or Shiva temple, because they are considered to be the center of holy and positive energy.
Benefits of keeping soil at home
Keeping this soil at home brings auspicious energy in the house.
By keeping this soil in the house, negative powers stay away.
Bringing this soil home brings success in the beginning of new works.
Bringing soil into the house increases harmony and unity in the family.
Clay and Ganesh Murthy Building
Sculptors also believe that the soil used for Ganesh statue has special energy.
When this soil is kept in the house, there is an indication that Vighnaharta itself is going to visit your house.
The arrival of secret signal ganpati
It is said that coming into the house of clay is actually the first sign of Ganapati’s arrival. This tradition reminds us that we are not only preparing for the festival, but are also going to start a new beginning by mixing the negativity within our inner.
Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs. TV 9 India does not confirm this.