7 Gifts To Grace Ganesh Chaturthi

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Ganesh Chaturthi, commonly known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a prestigious festival of Hindus, celebrated all over the country every year on Shukla Chaturthi of Hindu Month of Bhadra with great enthusiasm in honour of Lord Ganesha. During these ten days of celebrations, people gather to worship Lord Ganesha, who symbolises intelligence, wisdom and good luck. Throughout this festive period, large public pandals are set up with massive idols of Lord Ganesha, and people visit these places to offer their prayers and seek blessings. At the same time, others install Lord Ganesha idol at their homes for worship.

During these ten days, people wear new clothes, pray to Lord Ganesha, exchange their warm wishes and gifts with their friends, relatives, neighbours and others who are dear to them.

But due to pandemic, there has been a restriction by the Government for not conducting large gatherings or installing huge pandals. However, the sweetness of the festival shall remain intact by offering poojas at home and buying Ganesh murti for gift according to your taste ...
... and budget. Some of the gifts which can be exchanged during Ganesh Chaturthi are:

GIFTS TO BE GIVEN ON GANESH CHATURTHI

LORD GANESH IDOLS:

A Ganesh idol for gift is considered to be bringing positivity, good luck at home and removing all obstacles from one's life, is the most ideal and preferred gift to be given to your relatives, friends and other dear ones during this period. People all over the year wait for his arrival, gifting an idol of Lord Ganesha is welcomed and accepted by everyone with sincere gratitude. The idol of Lord Ganesha, in various poses, sizes and metals are available. When choosing a Ganesh statue for gift, ensure to browse the entire range of white Ganesha / Silver Ganesha / Copper Ganesha / Brass Ganesha /Clay Ganesha, according to their budget and belief. The devotees of Lord Ganesha install them in their homes on Ganesh Chaturthi day and worship every day to seek Almighty's blessings.

GANESH POOJA THALI:

Another gift, which is widely exchanged among the Lord Ganesha devotees during this religious festival is Ganesh Pooja Thali. It contains a small idol of Lord Ganesh, a fragrant candle, diyas, roli, rice, and all other pooja items which are customarily required for worshipping Lord Ganesha.

GANESHA PENDANT:

Lord Ganesha, the God of Good luck, prosperity and success, is considered to be removing all obstacles of his devotees and the wearing of Lord Ganesha Pendant is deemed to make oneself free of all negativities and obstacles. Hence, gifting of gold or silver jewellery, well crafted in the shape of Lord Ganesha, is considered to be very auspicious. Wearing of Lord Ganesha Pendant makes the devotees feel closer to him. A vivid variety of such beautiful pendants is available all over.

GANESHA COINS:

Another gift which reflects one's good wishes is Ganesh Coin made of Silver/Gold, which is exchanged during this festival. Each coin depicts a beautiful image of Lord Ganesha embossed on it. Besides it, when purchasing a Ganesh idol for gift, make sure to club it with a hallmarked silver coin as people accept the same with great respect and happiness.

SWEETS & DRY FRUIT HAMPERS:

Ganesh Chaturthi stands incomplete without sweets, especially 'Modak' which is very much liked by Lord Ganesha. People send meticulously packed sweets and dry fruits to their dear and near ones, as a mark of their warm wishes for a happy and wealthy life ahead.

GOLD PLATED MOUSE:

Mouse, the Vahan of Lord Ganesha, is a memorable and auspicious gift to be given during this festive season. Gold plated silver idols of Mouse are readily available and are widely distributed during this festive period.

PERSONALISED GIFTS:

People can gift certain personalised items during this festive period according to their budget. Lord Ganesh murti for gift, Cushion sets, wind chimes, decorative wall hangings, ethnic suiting's, Books on Lord etc. are some of the personalised gifts which can be decoratively gift wrapped and distributed to show one's warm wishes.

Conclusion:

We hope that gifting any of the above items shall convey your warmth, feelings and wishes for a healthy and wealthy life of your near and dear ones. These gifts would undoubtedly prove to be indelible & would help strengthen the bond & relationship with your loved ones.