Which Type Of Ganesha Idol Good For Home?

Where should Ganesha idol be placed in the house? Know the direction of Ganesh idol in house and Ganesha murti for home entrance Vastu. Which type of Ganesha idol is good for home?

Where should Ganesha idol be placed in the house?

According to Vastu, the correct direction of Ganesh idol in house is the West, North and North East directions.

The face of Lord Ganesha idol should face the North direction (lord Shiva resides in this direction and is considered very auspicious). The back of the Lord Ganesha idol or the photo should face the main entrance of the home.

The trunk of the Lord Ganesha should be tilted towards his left side. This symbolizes happiness, success and is said to bring auspicious results.

Never purchase an idol of Lord Ganesha with trunk towards its right. It is not an inauspicious, but since the right direction represents the Lod Sun and its powers, one will have to follow all the religious rituals very strictly while worshipping the Lord Ganesha.

Which type of Ganesha idol is good for home?

  1. Ganesha idol made of peepal, neem tree trunk and cow dung is said to be the best among all. Ganesha idol made of these is said to attract good fortune and remove all kinds of bad luck from the home.
  2. Ganesha idol of turmeric colour and white colour are considered to be highly auspicious.
  3. Ganesha idol of crystal is also accepted to bring good luck and remove all kinds of Vastu dosh.
  4. Silver Ganesha idol is believed to bring fame and grants respected status in society.
  5. Wood Ganesha is idol is said to promote good health. People suffering from long-term diseases should keep such idol.
  6. Brass Ganesha brings sudden happiness which stays for long duration.
  7. The Vigneshwara Ganesh idol is best for people who have been seeking happiness, peace, and prosperity throughout their life.

For worshipping Lord Ganesha in the home, an idol of Lord Ganesha in sitting position is best. Known as the lalitasana, the sitting Lord Ganesha idol bestows a peaceful homely environment full with harmony and prosperity. The reclining Lord Ganesha idol symbolises all kinds of wealth and luxury. Such idol is best for business-people.

Another most important thing to note is that one must buy a Lord Ganesha idol with the mouse and modak (attached to the idol or placed in the image). The mouse, vahan of Lord Ganesha symbolises pervasiveness and uniformity, whereas the modak is the favoirte prasad of Lord Ganesha and is said to make him happy.

Do not keep two Ganesh idols at home. It is best to have only one Ganesha idol at home. Having more than one idols of Lord Ganesha disturbs the cosmic energy and balance of Ridhi Sidhi Devi.