History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.592
History of Dharmaśāstra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.592
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In modern times the worship of Gaṇeśa lasts for one day and a half, for two days, 5 days, 7 days or till Anantacaturdaśī (14th of bright half of Bhādra), according to the usages of the people, their inclinations and their tastes The image is then immersed in a well, tank or in the sea in a great procession. In certain parts of the Deccan and among common people it is customary to perform Gaurīpūjā on 7th and 8th of Bhādrapada-śukla and immerse Gaurī (represented by a sheaf of plants) and Gaṇeśa image on the same day and at the same time on 9th.