How do you dispose of idols?

best way to dispose a broken idol would be to put it in a flowing stream, but in cities where u dont have flowing streams as well as to avoid water pollution, i recommend dipping the idol in a bucket of water. once its completely disintegrated, dispose the muddy water in an open field.

Can we do pooja for broken idol?

Offering prayers or worshipping broken idols is considered inauspicious. It is believed that such an act brings bad luck. It is also said that broken idols don’t carry Prana Shakthi of the particular deity.

Which items should not be kept at home?

Statue or Paintings of Animals- Don’t put any image or showpiece of any wild animals and birds like snakes, owl, vulture, bat, pigs, pigeons, crows, tiger, etc. Vastu recommends not to keep any picture or statue of a single bird or animal in a couple’s room.

Is it bad to keep broken idol at home?

According to Vastu Shastra, keeping broken or cracked idols of Gods at home is not considered good at all. Doing this hinders the peace of the house without any reason and increases the troubles of family members.

Is it bad if God idol breaks?

Do Hindus worship idols?

Hindus do not do idol worship. The Vedas also are thoroughly opposed to idol worship, but what you have seen in Hindu temples is not idol worship but rather Deity worship.

Is it necessary to remove broken idols from the temple?

Not just the broken idols, but according to Vastu Shastra, you should also not used the fragmented lamp in the temple because it impoverishes the house. Also, If you offer flowers in the temple daily, then it is also important that you remove them from time to time.

What is the proper way to dispose of idols?

Don’t keep gifted and wood or fiber idols. Remove broken glass immediately. Do not pray broken idols at all, they are restricted according to Shastra and are considered to be unlucky. Broken idols should be disposed by performing visarjan. Shivling is the only idol which is not considered broken no matter in any condition.

Can We worship broken idols and books?

As per old rules, one should not worship broken idols, but now one can repair them and continue worship. I suppose the same can be done in case of books. You have given your reasons. Rules change with time. Once the idol of Krishna at Radhakantha temple was broken.