The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is considered very important in Hinduism. According to the Panchang, it starts every year on the Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month and is celebrated till Anant Chaturdashi. In these 10 days, Lord Ganesha is established and worshiped.

This year, Ganesh Utsav or Ganesh Chaturthi is being launched since Wednesday 27 August 2025. On this day, the statue of Lord Ganesha will be installed in places like temple, house and puja pandal etc. and after 10 days Bappa will be farewell to Bappa. In this way, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated with great pomp for the entire 10 days. But the first day is very special, because Bappa arrives on this day. Therefore, know what works should be done on the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi and what works should be avoided.

Do this work before Ganesh Chaturthi

• August 27 will be the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi. On this day, clean the worship house or place of worship and also decorate decoration.
• After this, install the statue of Bappa on law and auspicious time. The time from 11:05 am to 1:40 pm for Ganesh installation will be auspicious.
• Before installing the idol or statue of Ganesha, take a resolution. You can install the idol of God for one day, one and a half days, three days, five days, seven days or 10 days. You should take a resolution of as many days on the first day and after that Ganpati should be immersed.
• On the first day, along with the establishment of Ganesh, it is also necessary to establish the urn. Install the urn near the statue of Ganesha. Fill Ganga water in the urn and add mango leaves, betel nuts, coin, akshat, kumkum etc. and keep coconut on top.

What not to do on the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi

• Chandra Darshan- It is believed that lunar darshan should not be seen on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi. On this day, a person watching the moon may face false defects or false stigma.
• Stay away from negative things- Bappa arrives on the auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturthi. Therefore, stay away from debate and fighting on this day. Also do not talk negatively.
• Do not offer basil- While establishing Ganesh ji, do not forget to offer Tulsi in worship. Tulsi offering to Lord Ganesha is forbidden according to the scriptures.
• Do not leave the statue of Bappa alone- The statue should not be left alone after the installation of Lord Ganesha.

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