Ganesh Chaturthi: Your checklist for the festivities

First things first, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations would not commence without getting the right Ganesh idol. You can choose to get a ready-made idol from thousands of options available online and in the market or you can make your Ganesh Chaturthi even special by making an eco-friendly Ganesh idol at home. Get shadu mati or clay and your sculpting tools from Amazon and let your inner artist shine bright. Don't forget to add oil paints to your Ganesh Chaturthi shopping list so you can colour your Ganesh idol once it's dried and ready and prep it for the big day.

How can we get into the Ganesh Utsav celebrations without having the puja items in place? Be it diyas, Kalash, incense sticks, cotton wicks or fresh items like flowers and coconut, they're all essential for the pooja. You can call for puja items on Amazon and you can order fresh items from Swiggy Instamart. With the puja items out of the way, you'll have peace in knowing that nothing is going to fall short when the time comes to bring Ganpati Bappa home.

Now that all the puja essentials are secured, it's time to make sure the decorations are on point. Decorations elevate the whole vibe of the festival and bring a sense of positivity and joy into our homes. Be it a canopy of fairy lights, a flower paradise or even a mythical-themed decor, you can find all the essentials and build it yourself. You can gather your friends and family and make an activity out of it and watch the magic come alive as you make these DIY Ganesh Chaturthi decor items. A quick search about the best Ganesh Chaturthi decoration ideas and some home decoration tips and voila, your home is a transformed new space. Shop for all your Ganesh Chaturthi festival essentials from Amazon and Flipkart via InterMiles and earn Miles.

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai are incomplete without pandal-hopping. If you plan to spend your Ganesh Chaturthi visiting friends and family and visiting multiple pandals with them, you need the right Ganesh Chaturthi dress code and that’s festive wear from the newest collection. Women can invest in a fashionable saree, a stunning Anarkali suit or a trendy dhoti skirt and top. Men can get their hands on stylish kurta sets. You can shop for these on Myntra and Ajio and for your little ones at First Cry. If you are looking for good Ganesh Chaturthi gift ideas, a gift card from brands like Libas makes the list. Shop or buy a voucher via InterMiles and earn Miles.

Last but one of the best parts of the Ganesh Festival - food. It's what brings us together and makes every gathering memorable. Be it ukadiche modak, puran poli, coconut laddoo or even Karanji, they all bring a smile to our faces and make us (and our stomachs) happy but they also require a lot of preparation. Get all your groceries for Ganesh Chaturthi recipes from Amazon in advance or on the spot from Swiggy Instamart and get to business. Surprise your guests with your culinary skills this Ganesh Chaturthi 2024.

With this Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 preparation checklist with you, there's not much you will miss out on and you can truly focus on enjoying the festival when the big day arrives. Get your prep out of the way and enjoy good food, great company and some beautiful Ganesh Chaturthi songs and prayers. Ganpati Bappa Morya!