Water reservoirs don’t get polluted due to immersion of Ganesh idols : GPCB
Goa Pollution Control Board (GPCB) had undertaken study on effect of immersion of Shri Ganesh idols on water from water reservoirs during Shri Ganesh festival of 2015.
Shri Ganesh Chaturthi – (Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha 4)
In 1893, Lokmanya Tilak transformed the annual domestic Shri Ganesh festival into a large, well-organised public event to build a new unity between people and generate nationalistic fervour against the British colonial rule.
Donation of the Murti is unscientific; immersion is most appropriate !
Our scriptures say that immersion of Shri Ganesh’s Idol must be done in flowing water or a reservoir. However, some people view the ‘immersion of the Idol’ as an act that causes water pollution, famine etc.
Underlying science in the worship of Shri Ganapati
This word is derived from ‘duhu’ and ‘avam’. ‘Duhu’ means that which is far away and ‘avam’ means that which brings closer. Thus, that which brings the distant Pavitraks (Subtlemost particles) of Shri Ganapati closer is the durva.
Serving food on plates
Achars associated with meals can mainly be divided into three – achars to be followed before, during and after a meal. Achars to be followed during a meal and associated aspects are described in this article.
Achars to be followed before a meal
Achars to be followed before a meal and associated aspects are described in this article by focusing on this method of serving food.
Rules associated with meals and meal timings
One should follow certain rules before consuming food so as to derive appropriate benefits at physical, psychological and spiritual level. This article elicits do’s and don’ts before having meals and the meal timings.
Frequently Asked Questions on Achars associated with meal
This article answers few frequently asked questions on basic conducts associated with meals.
Transforming process of eating food into a Yadnyakarma
It is said that ‘your diet defines your thoughts and your thoughts define your actions’. Only good actions can lead to spiritual progress. Hence, the root of spiritual sanskars is in sattvik (Sattva-predominant) diet. Let eating food become a ‘Yadnyakarma’ !
Some prayers to be made to Shri Ganapati
At many places during Ganeshotsav, people vie to sing Aratis loudly to the accompaniment of ear-splitting musical instruments. Avoid this; sing Aratis after understanding their meaning, with the correct pronunciation and slowly.
