Ganesh Jayanti, the birthday of Lord Ganesha, is known by
different names across the country like Magha Shukla Chaturthi, Tilkund
Chaturthi and Varad Chaturthi. It is celebrated on the fourth day of the bright
fortnight in the month of Megha as per the Hindu calendar, and this year it
falls on 31st of January. This festival is celebrated just like
Ganesh Chaturthi that falls in the month of August/September every year. For
celebrating a simple and convenient Ganesh Jayanti, you can get in touch with
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On this festival, an idol of Lord Ganesha is brought home to
be worshipped, which is then immersed in water on the fourth day after the
festival. Prasad made of sesame seeds is made and is offered to Lord Ganesha,
which is then distributed among the devotees. Many people observe fast on this
day, believing that it will bring upon name and fame in their lives. Devotees
also smear a paste of sesame on their body and then take bath with water mixed
with sesame seeds. Couples generally worship Lord Ganesha on this auspicious
day to beget a son.
How to celebrate an
eco-friendly Ganesh Jayanti?
If you want to celebrate this festival too, you are advised to
do so in an eco-friendly way so as not to harm the environment and Mother
Nature. For this, there are many tips that can be followed.
·
You can use eco-friendly idols made of natural
materials like paper, sand and unbaked clay, that can dissolve away when
immersed in water. Moreover, you must opt for small idols that require lesser
effort and time to dissolve in water.
·
You must opt for idols that are coloured with
vegetable dyes, organic materials, or kumkum
and haldi. Avoid those painted with
synthetic paints as these colours are pigmented with lead or mercury that are
hazardous to both human and aquatic life.
·
You can decorate your mandap with ‘green’ options like paper, flowers, leaves and vines. Use
products that can be recycled or left safe into the water without harming the
aquatic life.
Why is the idol of
Lord Ganesh immersed in water?
The process of immersing the idol of the deity in water is
known as ‘Visarjan’ which is a Sanskrit word for the act of respectfully
requesting departure. The whole essence of Ganpati Visarjan is based on the
philosophy that when the idol is immersed in water, all the components that are
used to make the idol dissolve away in the water. The clay goes back to where
it came from, and the flowers, leaves and turmeric serve as food for the
aquatic life. However, with the increasing use of hazardous chemical substances
for idols and decorations, this whole essence is lost, and the aquatic life is
left to suffer. So, it is always advised to use eco-friendly idols, colours and
decorations for celebrating this festival.
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