Among the thousands of deities worshipped in our country, Lord Ganesha is one who blessings are seeked before the start of an auspicious work. It has been always advised to start a new chapter or embark on a new journey in life only after worshipping Ganesha. That is why, people also tend to keep small Ganesha idols at home for good luck and prosperity. But not many people know that a Ganesha wall hanging is more beneficial than any other form of a Ganesha idol.

Lord Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and his wife, Parvati. He is widely worshipped throughout India, however it is the state of Maharashtra that is popular for one of the spectacular demonstrations of worship in the form of Ganesh Chathurthi. Lord Ganesha has always been associated with good luck; people start new businesses and begin a marriage ceremony with a special pooja conducted for Ganesha. Hence, Ganesha wall hangings also bring harmony and peace into a household.

Arrangement Of Ganesha Hangings:

Ganesha hangings can lead to overall well-being and prosperity if arranged according to certain norms.

· The side on which the trunk of the lord twists has a very important role to play. While the trunk towards left would help you gain material success if you can please him, while the trunk folded towards right, if properly pleased would help you gain freedom from the circle of life.

· However, having said that, the fact that the Blessings of Ganesha with the trunk pointing towards his right helps people achieve Nirvana and peace after death is also noteworthy here.

· While the wall hanging that depicts Lord Ganesha with the trunk towards his left helps people with a cool and nourishing energy, the trunk folded towards his right, symbolizes the power and warmth of mankind. Thus both the statues are important in their own ways.

· If the wall hanging is placed inside the house, the back of the Ganesha should face the outside of the house. It is said that his back indicates poverty, hence placing the wall hanging above the front door of a house would ensure that poverty is kept out of the door.

· The best direction to place a wall hanging of Ganpati is the North-East direction of the specific place.

· A Ganesha wall hanging should never be placed in the Southern direction of the place as it fails to serve the primary purpose.

· A Ganesha wall hanging should never be placed anywhere near the bathroom.

· Placing the wall hanging under the staircase would mean disrespecting the Lord as people will be indirectly walking over him.

· If a Ganesha hanging is hung in the bedroom, it should be ensured that no feet should be pointed at it while sleeping.

· If the wall hanging is meant to be placed in the house, a sitting Ganesha should be depicted on it, while a hanging meant for the office should have a standing Ganesha as it brings energy and enthusiasm to the workplace.

· A Ganesha wall hanging helps if hung in thre study room of the student as Ganesha brings knowledge and intellect along with prosperity.

Also known as Lord Vighnaharta, Ganesha helps one overcome obstacles. Hence, a Ganesha wall hanging not only attracts positive energies but also adds to the beauty of the place.

Ganesha Chaturthi is the Hindu festival celebrated in honour of the god Ganesha, the elephant-headed, remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings and wisdom. The festival, also known asVinayaka Chaturthi, is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period). The date usually falls between August and September. The festival lasts for 10 days, ending on Anant Chaturdashi (fourteenth day of the waxing moon period).

The modern festival involves installing clay images of Ganesha in public pandals (temporary shrines), which are worshipped for ten days with different variety of herbal leaves, plants. These are immersed at the end of the festival in a body of water such as a lake, along with the Idol. After adding herbal and medicated plants and leaves(patri) in lakes, the water in the lake becomes purified. This was in practice because, in early days people used to drink lake water, and to protect people from infections and viral diseases especially in this season, this tradition was introduced. Some Hindus also install the clay images of Ganesha in their homes. It is believed that Ganesha bestows his presence on earth for all his devotees during this festival.

On the Ganesh Chaturthi day, meditate on the stories connected with Lord Ganesha early in the morning, during the Brahmamuhurta period. Then, after taking a bath, go to the temple and do the prayers of Lord Ganesha. Offer Him some coconut and sweet pudding. Pray with faith and devotion that He may remove all the obstacles that you experience on the spiritual path. Worship Him at home, too. You can get the assistance of a pundit. Have an image of Lord Ganesha in your
house. Feel His Presence in it.Don’t forget not to look at the moon on that day; remember that it behaved unbecomingly towards the Lord. This really means avoid the company of all those who have no faith in God, and who deride God, your Guru and religion, from this very day.Take fresh spiritual resolves and pray to Lord Ganesha for inner spiritual strength to attain success in all your undertakings.

This is one of the most popular festivals in the Country. There are several reasons for this. Ganpati is after all a popular God. His blessings are invoked at most religious ceremonies as He is the one who can remove all obstacles to success. He is the giver of fortune and can help to avoid natural calamities.

Ganpati, the god of wisdom and the benevolent deity of the dynasty of Peshwas who ruled Maharashtra inculcating a special culture in the state. Ganpati is the herald of auspicious beginnings and is the beloved deity of all.

Wish you a Happy and a Blessed Ganesh Chaturthi 2015.