During Ganesh Chaturthi, if the idol of Ganapati installed in the house suddenly breaks during the puja, many questions start arising in the mind. According to religious beliefs, it is not considered auspicious for the idol kept for worship to be broken, but this does not mean that there is a need to panic or be afraid of any untoward incident. Many times the idol may break due to falling from hands, while cleaning or for some other reason.
In such a situation, instead of keeping the broken idol in the temple and continuing its worship, it should be separated with reverence. Wrap the idol of Lord Ganesha in a clean cloth and keep it at a respectable place and then immerse it as per your tradition. After this, if you wish, you can install a new Ganesh idol and perform the worship properly.
What is the first thing to do if an idol breaks?
If any part of the idol of Lord Ganesha gets broken during the puja, do not reinstall it in the home temple and worship it. First of all, carefully wrap the idol in a clean cloth. Don’t keep it anywhere or in a place where it might be insulting. You can take the name of Lord Ganesha and keep the idol at a separate place with reverence.
Should a broken idol be worshipped?
According to religious beliefs, it is considered auspicious for the idol used for worship to be perfect and complete. Therefore, if the idol is broken then it is advisable to immerse it respectfully instead of continuing with its regular worship. There may be some difference in this regard in different traditions.
What to do with a broken Ganesha idol?
If the idol of Lord Ganesha is made of clay and is worthy of immersion, then it can be immersed with reverence. There is a tradition of keeping the idol in a cloth and immersing it in some holy water. In today’s time, keeping the environment in mind, using a home-made tub of clean water or a designated artificial immersion site can also be a better option.
Is it right to keep a broken idol at home?
Keeping a broken idol in the house for a long time is not considered appropriate from the religious point of view. Especially one should avoid keeping it in the temple along with other idols of worship. If immediate immersion is not possible, then keep the idol in a clean and respectable place and immerse it as per the procedure as soon as convenience becomes available.
When to bring new Ganesh idol?
A new Ganesh idol can be brought after respectfully immersing the old idol. While installing a new idol, keep in mind the tradition of the house and the method of worship. The most important thing is that the entire process be done with reverence and respect, because sentiments are given special importance in religious faith.