5 things traditionally avoided in Ganesh puja

Jahnavi Aggarwal

Tulsi leaves

Traditionally, a curse was exchanged between them

Broken rice (Akshat)

Broken grains are generally avoided

Onion & Garlic

A sattvic tradition generally avoids these ingredients

Non-Vegetarian Food & Alcohol

Many devotees choose a sattvic diet during the festival

Damaged Ganesha idol

A chipped or broken idol is generally not preferred