Deepotsav 2024 is starting from 29 October. Diwali is being celebrated on 31 October or 1 November. The festival of Diwali is celebrated with great pomp all over the country. There are many religious beliefs to celebrate this day. Also, there are different ways to celebrate Diwali. However, in most places, Mata Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshiped on the occasion of Diwali.
For Lakshmi Puja in Diwali, the idol of Lord Ganesha and Mata Lakshmi is brought home on Dhanteras date two days before. Shopping on Dhanteras has special significance. In such a situation, idols of God are also brought on this day and these idols are worshiped on the day of Diwali.
However, often people make some mistakes while buying the idol of Lord Ganesha and Mata Lakshmi due to ignorance and error. They bring such idols home, which are not considered auspicious to worship. Let us know what things should be kept in mind while buying Ganesh Lakshmi idols and what idols should not be bought at all.
Idols should not be connected
While buying idols of Lord Ganesha and Mata Lakshmi, keep in mind that even though they are worshipped together on the occasion of Diwali, the idols of Maa Lakshmi and Ganesha should not be connected together.
God should be in a resting posture
While buying the idol of God, remember that the idols of Mata Lakshmi and Ganesha should be in a sitting posture. Do not bring home the idol of God in a standing posture.
Buy such an idol of Mata Lakshmi
Keep in mind that the idol of Maa Lakshmi should be seated on a lotus flower. She should have a lotus in one hand and is blessing with the other hand. Apart from this, there can also be a pot of money. It will be better if the color of the idol of Mata is pink.
Buy such an idol of Ganesha
While buying the idol of Ganesha, keep in mind that his trunk should be on the left side. Ganesha should have modak in his hand and his vehicle mouse should also be with him.
Clay idols
The idol should be made of clay. Clay idols are considered auspicious. Nowadays, idols made of cement or POP are also sold in the market. Do not bring such idols home even by mistake.
Do not bring broken idols home
While buying an idol, check properly that the idol is not broken or damaged from anywhere.
Do not buy such idols
While buying an idol, make sure that if Goddess Lakshmi is riding an owl, then do not buy such an idol. Keep in mind that the color of the idol of Lakshmi Ganesh should not be black or white.
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