Ganesh Chaturthi, on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi, brings Ganpati Bappa home for one and a half, five, seven or ten days. Whether your idol is a clay murti for the festival or a permanent one in your mandir, shringaar is a lovely way to welcome him.
Measuring a Ganesh idol
Ganesh idols have a broad head and a large belly, so sizing is different from Laddu Gopal:
- Mukut: measure across the top of the head, behind the ears.
- Haar: measure from shoulder to shoulder and decide how low it should fall over the belly.
- Clay idols: are delicate. Choose light pieces and never press anything into the clay.
What to put on Ganesh ji
- Mukut: a gold mukut with red or green stones.
- Haar: a long gold haar, plus a fresh durva or marigold mala.
- Kundal: large kundal from our earrings collection, hung gently from the ears.
- Bajuband and bangles: bangles or armlets on the hands if the idol allows.
- Tilak: a red tilak on the forehead.
If Ganesh ji sits with Laxmi Maa, browse our Ganesh Laxmi shringaar and read our Diwali Ganesh Laxmi guide.
Decoration ideas
- A backdrop of marigold strings and mango leaves.
- Red and yellow poshak or dupatta.
- A small modak or laddoo bhog placed near the idol.
After visarjan
Remove all jewellery before visarjan of a clay idol. Wipe it clean and store it for next year, or use it on your permanent Ganesh idol.
Frequently asked questions
Can Laddu Gopal jewellery fit a Ganesh idol?
Haar, bangles and kundal often fit if the sizes match. Mukut fit is different because of Ganesh ji's head shape, so measure first.
Should I remove the jewellery before visarjan?
Yes. Take off all jewellery and keep only flowers for the visarjan.
Laddu Gopal Ji Set
Mukut
Haar
Choker
Kalangi
Bansi
