Ganesha (god of joy, success, happiness)

Ganesha is a Sanskrit compound which stands for Gana - categories, multitude, and Isha stands for head, lord, master which gives a full meaning as “Lord of Categories”, “Lord of hosts”, “Head of Groups”.

He is also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, Binayak, vignaraja, Gajanana etc in various places. So he is known as the “head of all” deities in the Hindu pantheon. And this is the reason his image holds very most significance in our homes, workplaces etc.

Direction:

As per vaastu (the science of architecture in Ayurveda) the best place to keep idols, photos of lords is the north or northeast corner of the house. It is the best spot of meditation and also called Ishan corner which is the right place to setup Pooja rooms.



Vaasthu Ganapathi



Different places with different energies:

1. Auspicious at the entrance

If you are shifting to a new house or bought a Ganesha photo one of the best places to keep it is the entrance because it is believed that he fights with negative energies and brings success positive vibes and auspicious feel to our home.

2. Avoid washrooms & adjoining walls

It is strictly to avoid idols or photos of lords in washrooms, changing rooms or the adjoining walls of those rooms.

3. Auspicious around the dining room

Keeping Ganesha idols, photos near or in the dining room keeps influencing good health.The energy and vibes of the room become very positive.

4. Avoid bedrooms.

Strictly avoid keeping it in bedrooms because they fail to attract divine things and positive vibes which help us to keep calm, healthy and prosperous and failed to keep us balanced.

Different Postures of Ganesha:

1. Sitting Ganesha for home

The idol or photos of sitting Ganesha is best for home which represents calm and a determined demeanor(outward behavior) brings exact kind of energy you need in a home.



Sitting Ganesha



2. Standing Ganesha for workplace

If you want to place Ganesha in your workplace it is best to prefer standing idol or photos of him which brings energy success enthusiasm at work.



Standing Ganesha



Trunk Position:

The idol or photos of Ganesha with his trunk tilted towards left side should be placed in the home, workplace and wherever which represents happiness and success.

Trunk tilted towards right must not be placed because it represents the sun which can burn and rituals for those or also be avoided.

Some more useful information:

Avoid dancing photos/idols of deities because they represent the furious form of deities.

Remember that a mouse and modak takes place in idols/photos this is auspicious too because it never disturbs our inner peace and avoids distraction.

Keep one idol of Ganesha, not more which counteracts their energy.

White colored Ganesha and the vermillion Ganesha are preferred to keep which helps us to keep calm, kind, stable, happy, prosperous.

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