Why is Lord Ganesha worshipped first?

As per the traditions, Lord Ganesha is worshipped first before beginning any puja or anything auspicious in homes or places of business.  The term 'Shri Ganesh' in the Hindu language denotes the beginning of something, especially something beautiful and positive. Many Hindu rituals begin with Lord Ganesha's adoration. During havan or Yagya, small idols of Ganesha are created using mud or clay wrapped in molly threads and worshipped before beginning the Yagya asking the Lord for his benediction over everyone attending the Yagya or puja.

Known for its alluring charisma, Lord Ganesha has always been associated with prosperity and positivity. If you wonder why the elephant god is worshipped before everything auspicious in India, here are mythological stories behind it. Let’s see why people love to take lord Ganesha blessings before starting any good work.

The mythology behind Ganesha being worshipped first:

Let us see the story of why Ganesha is worshipped first.  According to Indian mythology, two stories are considered the reason behind lord Ganesha worshipped before any other lord on auspicious occasions. The first one is where goddess Parvati orders little Ganesha to guard her chambers while she is inside. Following the orders, little Ganesha stops Lord Shiva from entering the rooms, which infuriated the god, and he ends up cutting the head of Ganesha.

When she finds Ganesha’s head slashed, Goddess Parvati becomes enraged and warns to annihilate the whole creation. Seeing this, Lord Shiva then replaces Lord Ganesha’s head with that of a baby elephant, blessing him to be worshipped before anyone.

As per the second mythological tale, there was a race between Lord Ganesha and his elder brother Lord Karthikeya. Both were asked to go around the world, and whoever comes back first will be the winner. The winner receives the gift of immortality and knowledge. While Lord Karthikeya begins his race thinking Ganesha is slow and will never be able to come first, Ganesha went around his parents, stating that they indeed meant the world to him.

Impressed by his love for the parents and intelligence in winning the race, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati blessed him with the fruit of Knowledge along with that of immortality. This is the reason why we seek blessing from ineffably charming lord Ganesha before beginning anything new. Place Ganesha Idols on the entrance to invite prosperity.

Place Ganesha Idols on the entrance to invite prosperity

While Lord Ganesha is considered auspicious, you must be cautious about where you position him. Certain places of your property must be avoided, such as beneath a staircase, garages, storage rooms, laundry rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms. Lord Ganesha's idol should be placed in the west, north-east, or north direction, according to Vastu experts. Allowing the idol to face south can bring more harm than benefit. However, apart from keeping Ganesha idols inside the home, there is one place where you should be setting this adorable lord, and that is the entrance of your house. According to Vastu, keeping a Ganesha idol at the door helps in warding off the evils. This is why several business places keep their idol at the entrance, lighting up deepam praying for success and prosperity.

While placing the Ganesha idol in the house or a business place, try to ensure his back is not towards the structure. It should be towards a wall that does not have any room behind it. It is said that poverty lives behind Lord Ganesha’s back; hence, according to Vastu, one should avoid keeping the backside towards their home or place of business. If you seek a beautiful idol of Lord Ganesha that is right according to Vastu, ExclusiveLane is the right place to look for it. Crafted by artisans, ready to adorn your home or office, every Ganesha idol over here is unique in every way. Buy beautiful buy Ganesh idol online.

Perfect present for every new beginning:

Whether it is holy matrimony, housewarming, starting a new business, or anything, Lord Ganesha is an essential part of every new beginning. If you are invited for something like this and wish to present with you, Lord Ganesha's idols are the perfect ones. Adorable little idols of baby Ganesha made of terracotta in various styles, visually alluring wooden Ganesha carved out by expert artisans, and brass Ganesha moulded charmingly can make for a lovely décor arrangement. One can place it in their puja room or anywhere throughout the house to spread a positive vibe. 

Online stores like ExclusiveLane have a wide range of unique figurines of Lord Ganesha, Ganapathi idol fashioned by craftsmen from all over the country. Shower your blessings on your loved friend or family member on their new beginnings by presenting them a lord Ganesha idol. It will bring them prosperity and good luck for their latest endeavour, whether personal or professional. Apart from these occasions, lord Ganesha figurines are also perfect for Diwali and other festivals if you are looking for the right festive presents. You do not need any reason for bringing this adorable god into your home abode or your place of business. Find the one you connect with at ExclusiveLane handicraft store and gift it to your loved ones or bring Ganesha home. Simple Ganesh murti is all you need to keep with you and feel motivated all the time.