If the idol of Lord Ganesha worshipped during Ganesh Chaturthi is same as the idol which is worshipped daily at home, then remember the following points -
1. During ritualtic worship, the pre installed idol is not given Avahana (आवाहन) and Pratishthapan (प्रतिष्ठापन). Any new idol (metal or clay) should be given avahana and pratisthapan.
2. Pre installed idols are not immersed. Thus such idols are not given Visarjan (विसर्जन). These idols are given Utthapana (उत्थापन) at the conclusion of worship.
2. Pre installed idols are not immersed. Thus such idols are not given Visarjan (विसर्जन). These idols are given Utthapana (उत्थापन) at the conclusion of worship.
How does one do utthapana for an idol they wish to keep at home, not do visarjan?
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