Lord Ganesh Direction At Home: On the left or right side… Where to keep the idol of Lord Ganesha in the house?

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Ganesh Ji Idol Rules For Home: The beginning of any auspicious work is considered incomplete without the worship of Lord Ganesha. Bringing Vighnaharta Ganpati Bappa into the house is very auspicious, but often people remain confused about which idol of Bappa should be installed in the home temple. Especially whether the inclination of Lord Ganesha’s trunk is towards left or right, this question is asked the most. Let us know which idol of Bappa is considered best for the house and what things are very important to be kept in mind while installing it.

In which direction should the idol of Lord Ganesha be kept in the house?

According to Vastu Shastra, in the puja room or temple of the house Lord Ganesha It is considered most auspicious to install the idol in the North, North-East i.e. North-East or East direction. These directions are considered to be the directions of the Gods and the idol installed here increases the flow of positive energy. Keep in mind that while worshiping, the face of the devotee should be towards east or north.

Why is Lord Ganesha with left trunk considered auspicious?

The idol of Lord Ganesha with its trunk bent towards the left is considered the most auspicious for installation in the house. It is called left facing Ganesha. There is a religious belief that worshiping such Lord Ganesha brings happiness, peace and prosperity in the house. The Ganesha with the trunk bent towards the right is called Dakshinmukhi Ganesha. It is considered necessary to follow special rules and discipline in his worship. Therefore, for normal household life, installation of Lord Ganesha with left trunk is considered correct.

What should be the idol of Bappa?

According to Vastu, it is considered auspicious to keep the idol of Lord Ganesha in a sitting posture in the house. It is considered a symbol of stability, peace and family happiness in the house. If an idol is being installed for a business place, then an idol of Ganesha in standing posture can also be placed, which is considered a sign of progress.

Keep these things in mind while installing the idol

The idol of Lord Ganesha in the house should never be kept under the stairs, near the bathroom wall or directly on the ground. Doing this is not considered correct from Vaastu point of view. Apart from this, it is also advised to avoid keeping too many idols of the same deity in the puja room.

Rules for placing Lord Ganesha’s picture on the main door

Many people put a picture of Lord Ganesha at the main entrance of the house. According to Vastu beliefs, putting a photo of Lord Ganesha at the main door prevents negative energy from entering the house.

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Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.

Varun Chauhan

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