Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: What not to do after 'Ganpati Sthapana' at home

In order to install Lord Ganesha's clay idol at home, devotees first clean their house and take a bath themselves. They then fill a Kalash with water, place a coconut on top of it and decorate it with betel leaves. The Ganesha idol is then placed on a platform which is at some height. The idol is then adorned with a sacred thread (Janve) on the left shoulder and adorned with a sandalwood paste tilak on the forehead and garlands; Durva grass and red flowers are offered to Ganesha.Mantras from Rigveda are recited to do pranpratishtha, a ghee lamp is lighted and the Lord is offered Modak while aartis are performed.
Devotees can bring Ganesha home for 1.5 days, 3 days, 7 days or 10 days. Once the Ganpati Sthapna is done the following rules should be followed by the devotees:
1. Devotees and their family member should avoid having garlic and onion after Ganpati Sthapna, during the festival period.
2. Lord Ganesha is a guest at your home during the festival. And so, everything-- be it food, water or prasad-- should first be offered to Ganapati first.
3. It should be noted that Ganesha should never be left home alone or unattended. There should be atleast one family member with him.
4. During this time, devotees should avoid gambling whether it is inside or outside the house.
5. Consuming meat and alcohol is also strictly prohibited.
6. One should not steal or cheat as it will lead to strict punishment from Ganesha.
7. Avoid negative thoughts. One must also not fight or use foul language in the presence of the Lord. Try to be calm in difficult situations, as Ganesha will take care of you and your troubles.
8. After installing a Ganesha idol in your home, one should observe celibacy during the festival period.