| Characteristics : | Knowledge, Eradicator of obstacles. |
| Other Names : | Ganapati, Gajanana, Vinayaka, Vighneshawar, Pillaiyar |
| Principal Scriptures : | Ganesha Purana, Mudgala Purana and Ganapati Atharvashirsa |
| Consort : | Riddhi (affluence) Buddhi (knowledge) Siddhi (perfection) |
| Vahana (Vehicle) : | Mouse |
| Mula Mantra : | Om Gan Ganpatye Namah |
Lord Ganesha is the god of beginnings, knowledge, wisdom, intellect and eradicator of obstacles. Lord Ganesha is the child of lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. He is the elder brother of lord Kartikay (Skanda/ Murugana). Ganesha is the most extensively worshipped god in Hindu way of life. Each sort of worship whether tantric or spiritual starts with the prayers of Ganesha in Hinduism as he is known as the eradicator of obstacles (Vighneshawar). He is worshipped in the starting of any propitious event for blessings and hassle-free work. Lord Ganesha is invoked as the "Patron of Letters" at the beginning of any writing.
Ganesha Image
Ganesha figures show extensive variation with dissimilar patterns changing over ages. A different mixture of his elephant-like head, a pot belly and a small mouse makes him different from all other Hindu gods in appearance. Many a times, he is represented standing, sitting, dancing, like a warrior in heroic action against demons, playing with his family as a boy, sitting down, or in a significant range of contemporary situations when depicted in festival displays.
Ganesha has four hands, holding an axe in the right upper arm, while the left upper arm holds a noose, signs of his ability to cut through obstacles or to create them as required. In the third one he carries laddoo (a sweet delicacy) and the fourth hand's palm is always there to bless people. His vahana is a tiny mouse which represents the dominated demon of pride and impertinence.
Ganapati Gayatri Mantra
Aum Ekdantaya Vidmahe
Vakratundaya Dheemahi
Tanno Danti Prachodayat
Shri Ganesh Chalisa
Shri Ganesh Chalisa is a "forty verse" prayer. Verses are recited or chanted by groups. The acts and deeds of Lord Ganesha are recalled in these verses to aid the devotee to meditate on virtuous and noble qualities.
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Jai Ganapati Sadguna Sadan, Kavivar Badan Kripaal l
Vighna Haran Mangal Karan, Jai Jai Girijaalaal ll
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Jai Jai Jai Ganapati Ganaraaju,Mangal Bharana Karana shubha kaajuu
Jai Gajbadan Sadan Sukhdaata , Vishva Vinaayaka Buddhi Vidhaataa Vakra
Tunda Shuchi Shunda Suhaavana,Tilaka Tripunda bhaal Man Bhaavan
Raajata Mani Muktana ura maala, Swarna Mukuta Shira Nayana Vishaalaa
Pustak Paani Kuthaar Trishuulam , Modaka Bhoga Sugandhit Phuulam
Sundara Piitaambar Tana Saajit, Charana Paadukaa Muni Man Raajit
Dhani Shiva Suvan Shadaanana Bhraataa, Gaurii Lalan Vishva-Vikhyaata
Riddhi Siddhi Tav Chanvar Sudhaare, Mooshaka Vaahan Sohat Dvaare
Kahaun Janma Shubh Kathaa Tumhari,Ati Shuchi Paavan Mangalkaarii
Ek Samay Giriraaj Kumaarii, Putra Hetu Tapa Kiinhaa Bhaarii
Bhayo Yagya Jaba Poorana Anupaa,Taba Pahunchyo Tuma Dhari Dvija Rupaa
Atithi Jaani Kay Gaurii Sukhaarii, Bahu Vidhi Sevaa Karii Tumhaarii
Ati Prasanna Hvai Tum Vara Diinhaa, Maatu Putra Hit Jo Tap Kiinhaa
Milhii Putra Tuhi, Buddhi Vishaala , Binaa Garbha Dhaarana Yahi Kaalaa
Gananaayaka Guna Gyaan Nidhaanaa, Puujita Pratham Roop Bhagavaanaa
Asa Kehi Antardhyaana Roop Hvai, Palanaa Par Baalak Svaroop Hvai
BaniShishuRudanJabahiTum Thaanaa,Lakhi Mukh Sukh Nahin Gauri Samaanaa
Sakal Magan Sukha Mangal Gaavahin, Nabha Te Suran Suman Varshaavahin
Shambhu Umaa Bahudaan Lutaavahin,Sura Munijana Suta Dekhan Aavahin
Lakhi Ati Aanand Mangal Saajaa, Dekhan Bhii Aaye Shani Raajaa
Nija Avaguna Gani Shani Man Maahiin, Baalak Dekhan Chaahat Naahiin
Girijaa Kachhu Man Bheda Badhaayo, Utsava Mora Na Shani Tuhi Bhaayo
Kahana Lage Shani Man Sakuchaai, Kaa Karihau Shishu Mohi Dikhayii
Nahin Vishvaasa Umaa Ura Bhayauu, Shani Son Baalak Dekhan Kahyau
Padatahin Shani Drigakona Prakaashaa, Baalak Sira Udi Gayo Aakaashaa
Girajaa Girii Vikala Hvai Dharanii, So Dukha Dashaa Gayo Nahin Varanii
Haahaakaara Machyo Kailaashaa, Shani Kiinhon Lakhi Suta Ko Naashaa
Turat Garuda Chadhi Vishnu Sidhaaye, Kaati Chakra So GajaShira Laaye
Baalak Ke Dhada Uupar Dhaarayo, Praana Mantra Padhi Shankar Daarayo
Naama'Ganesha'ShambhuTabaKiinhe,Pratham Poojya Buddhi Nidhi Vara Diinhe
Buddhi Pariikshaa Jab Shiva Kiinhaa , Prithvii Kar Pradakshinaa Liinhaa
Chale Shadaanana Bharami Bhulaai, Rache Baithii Tum Buddhi Upaai
Charana Maatu-Pitu Ke Dhara Liinhen, Tinake Saat Pradakshina Kiinhen
Dhani Ganesha Kahi Shiva Hiye Harashyo,Nabha Te Suran Suman Bahu Barse
Tumharii Mahima Buddhi Badaai, Shesha Sahasa Mukha Sake Na Gaai
Main Mati Heen Maliina Dukhaarii, Karahun Kaun Vidhi Vinaya Tumhaarii
Bhajata 'Raamsundara' Prabhudaasaa, Jaga Prayaaga Kakraa Durvaasaa.
Ab Prabhu Dayaa Deena Par Keejai, Apnii Bhakti Shakti Kuchha Deejai
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Shrii Ganesha Yeh Chaalisaa, Paatha Karre Dhara Dhyaan l
Nita Nav Mangala Graha Base, Lahe Jagat Sanmaana ll
Sambandh Apna Sahasra Dash, Rishi panchamii dinesha l
Poorana Chaalisaa Bhayo, Mangala Moorti Ganesha ll
| Different Names of Ganesha |
Lord Ganesha is considered as the remover of obstacles and the lord of beginnings. Shri Ganesh is one of the most popular gods among the followers of Hindu religion. Ganesha is also known as the Elephant God. Lord Ganesha is the primary god, one who is worshipped at the beginning of any propitious event. Ganesha is the lord of intellect and knowledge. Ganesha is also invoked as the "Patron of Letters" before starting any writing. Shree Ganesha is known by many different names. Chanting of different names of the lord Ganesha is considered auspicious. This list contains 108 Names of Lord Ganesha with their meanings:
| Name | Meaning |
| Akhuratha | One who has Mouse as His Charioteer |
| Alampata | Ever Eternal Lord |
| Amit | Incomparable Lord |
| Anantachidrupamayam | Infinite and Consciousness Personified |
| Avaneesh | Lord of the whole World |
| Avighna | Remover of Obstacles |
| Balaganapati | Beloved and Lovable Child |
| Bhalchandra | Moon-Crested Lord |
| Bheema | Huge and Gigantic |
| Bhupati | Lord of the Gods |
| Bhuvanpati | God of the Gods |
| Buddhinath | God of Wisdom |
| Buddhipriya | Knowledge Bestower |
| Buddhividhata | God of Knowledge |
| Chaturbhuj | One who has Four Arms |
| Devadeva | Lord of All Lords |
| Devantakanashakarin | Destroyer of Evils and Asuras |
| Devavrata | One who accepts all Penances |
| Devendrashika | Protector of All Gods |
| Dharmik | One who gives help |
| Dhoomravarna | Smoke-Hued Lord |
| Durja | Invincible Lord |
| Dvaimatura | One who has two Mothers |
| Ekaakshara | He, of the Single Syllable |
| Ekadanta | Single-Tusked Lord |
| Ekadrishta | Single-Tusked Lord |
| Eshanputra | Lord Shiva's Son |
| Gadadhara | One who has The Mace as His Weapon |
| Gajakarna | One who has Eyes like an Elephant |
| Gajanana | Elephant-Faced Lord |
| Gajananeti | Elephant-Faced Lord |
| Gajavakra | Trunk of The Elephant |
| Gajavaktra | One who has Mouth like an Elephant |
| Ganadhakshya | Lord of All Ganas (Gods) |
| Ganadhyakshina | Leader of All The Celestial Bodies |
| Ganapati | Lord of All Ganas (Gods) |
| Gaurisuta | The Son of Gauri (Parvati) |
| Gunina | One who is The Master of All Virtues |
| Haridra | One who is Golden Coloured |
| Heramba | Mother's Beloved Son |
| Kapila | Yellowish-Brown Coloured |
| Kaveesha | Master of Poets |
| Kirti c | Lord of Musi |
| Kripalu | Merciful Lord |
| Krishapingaksha | Yellowish-Brown Eyed |
| Kshamakaram | The Place of Forgiveness |
| Kshipra | One who is easy to Appease |
| Lambakarna | Large-Eared Lord |
| Mahabala | Enormously Strong Lord |
| Mahaganapati | Omnipotent and Supreme Lord |
| Maheshwaram | Lord of The Universe |
| Mangalamurti | All Auspicious Lord |
| Manomay | Winner of Hearts |
| Mrityuanjaya | Conqueror of Death |
| Mundakarama | Abode of Happiness |
| Muktidaya | Bestower of Eternal Bliss |
| Musikvahana | One who has Mouse as His Charioteer |
| Nadapratithishta | One who Appreciates and Loves Music |
| Namasthetu | Vanquisher of All Evils and Vices and Sins |
| Nandana | Lord Shiva's Son |
| Nideeshwaram | Giver of Wealth and Treasures |
| Omkara | One who has the Form of OM |
| Pitambara | One who has Yellow-Coloured Body |
| Pramoda | Lord of All Abodes |
| Prathameshwara | First among All |
| Purush | The Omnipotent Personality |
| Rakta | One who has Red-Coloured Body |
| Rudrapriya | Beloved of Lord Shiva |
| Sarvadevatman | Acceptor of All Celestial Offerings |
| Sarvasiddhanta | Bestower of Skills and Wisdom |
| Sarvatman | Protector of the Universe |
| Shambhavi | The Son of Parvati |
| Shashivarnam | One who has a Moon like Complexion |
| Shoorpakarna | Large-Eared Lord |
| Shuban | All Auspicious Lord |
| Shubhagunakanan | One who is The Master of All Virtues |
| Shweta | One who is as Pure as the White Colour |
| Siddhidhata | Bestower of Success and Accomplishments |
| Siddhipriya | Bestower of Wishes and Boons |
| Siddhivinayaka | Bestower of Success |
| Skandapurvaja | Elder Brother of Skand (Lord Kartik) |
| Sumukha | Auspicious Face |
| Sureshwaram | Lord of All Lords |
| Swaroop | Lover of Beauty |
| Tarun | Ageless |
| Uddanda | Nemesis of Evils and Vices |
| Umaputra | The Son of Goddess Uma (Parvati) |
| Vakratunda | Curved Trunk Lord |
| Varaganapati | Bestower of Boons |
| Varaprada | Granter of Wishes and Boons |
| Varadavinayaka | Bestower of Success |
| Veeraganapati | Heroic Lord |
| Vidyavaridhi | God of Wisdom |
| Vighnahara | Remover of Obstacles |
| Vignaharta | Demolisher of Obstacles |
| Vighnaraja | Lord of All Hindrances |
| Vighnarajendra | Lord of All Obstacles |
| Vighnavinashanaya | Destroyer of All Obstacles and Impediments |
| Vigneshwara | Lord of All Obstacles |
| Vikat | Huge and Gigantic |
| Vinayaka | Lord of All |
| Vishwamukha | Master of The Universe |
| Vishwaraja | King of The World |
| Yagnakaya | Acceptor of All Sacred and Sacrificial Offerings |
| Yashaskaram | Bestower of Fame and Fortune |
| Yashvasin | Beloved and Ever Popular Lord |
| Yogadhipa | The Lord of Meditation |
| Legends of Ganesha |
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The Elephant Head - Story of Ganesha
This story is about Lord Ganesha's birth and how he gets the head of an elephant. Once upon a time, Parvati was going to take the bath and before going, she made a boy out of the dirt of her body ,to guard the entrance of her house. She asked him not to allow anyone inside .After saying this, she went inside to take the bath. After this lord shiva came himself to meet his consort and he was quite thirsty. Ganesha stopped him at the door as he was unable to recognize his father ,Lord Shiva. Lord Ganesha was beheaded by Shiva, who took him as an outsider, when Ganesha was trying to defend his mother's bath.
When Parvati came to know about this, she persuaded Shiva, to restore Ganesha to life. Shiva ordered his servants (Gana) to bring the head of any creature that they come across first. An elephant, the wisest of animals, appeared and became the spontaneous donor in the head transplant of Ganesha. Shiva attached the head of the elephant to the torso of Ganesha. After looking at the child (Ganesha), Parvati asked Shiva that who will consider this god with the face of an elephant.
Understanding Parvati's viewpoint, Shiva blessed the child, Ganesha that he will be the lord of beginning and people will worship him first, before any other God in any kind of undertaking. He ordained that the annual worship of Ganesha, should take place on the fourth day of the bright half of Bhadrapada (August-September).
Who is elder? Ganesha or Kartikay
This is another interesting story of Lord Ganesha.Once Ganesha and Kartikay got into an argument as who was the elder of the two. The matter was told to Lord Shiva for an answer. Lord Shiva asked that whoever would travel around the world and come out first had the right to be the elder of two. Lord Kartikay flew off on his vehicle, the peacock, to take the round of the world. But Ganesha went round his parents and asked for the reward of his success.
Lord Shiva said: "Beloved and wise -Ganesha! You did not go round the world". Ganesha replied: "No, but I went round my parents. My parents symbolize the entire world.'' The argument was settled in favour of Ganesha and thereafter recognized as the elder of the two brothers. Ganesha got a fruit as reward from his mother Parvati for this.
Ganesha and His Love for Laddoo
Lord Ganesha is very fond of Laddoo (Modaka - a sweet delicacy). Once upon a day of Ganesha Puja, Ganesha went from house to house and accepted the offerings of laddoo. He stuffed himself to the capacity and decided to take a ride on his mouse at night. Along the moonlit road they got to see a large snake and the troubled rat stumbled, with the consequence Ganpati fell down .He hit the ground hard and as a result his stomach burst open. All the laddoos came out but Ganesha again stuffed them into his stomach. He caught the snake and tied it round his belly.
Moon witnessed the whole event and laughed heartily. Lord Ganesha lost his temper and furiously looked about for something to throw at his tormentor. Getting nothing, he pulled out one of his tusks and hurled it at the moon. He cursed the moon that no one should look at the moon on the day of Ganesha Puja .If anyone would look at it , he will get a bad name ,criticism or ill reputation. If anyone gets to see the moon by chance, he would be free from that bad name or blame, after hearing the story of Lord Krishna's clearing, his personality in respect of the Syamantaka jewel. Thus, Ganesha was happy to proclaim this.
| Ganesha Mantra |
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Ganesha Mantras are known as Siddhi Mantra (the one with perfection). Each and every mantra is full of energy and power of Lord Ganesha. It is believed that mantras of Ganesha, when chanted with genuine devotion, give positive results. These mantras ward off all trials and troubles gracing the devotee with every success. All mantras are disclosed by the Almighty, through the Intelligence, Vision and Experience of the divinely illuminated and perfected sages and men of integral God-Experience.
Ganesha is the power of knowledge, success and fulfillment. It is believed that people get benefit out of these mantras when chanted with utmost devotion and faith. Success is not far when you have love and respect, faith and understanding, kindness and willpower in your heart and when you are in touch with that power which breaks up all restrictions, obstacles, problems ,difficulties and makes available to you the rays of success, prosperity and abundance. Some such Mantras are given below for the spiritual benefit of the readers -
- Aum Shri Ganeshaya Namah
"Praise to Lord Ganesha". This is the mantra of prayer, love and adoration. It is chanted to get Ganesha's blessings for the positive starting of a project, work or simply to offer him the praise. - Aum Gan Ganapatye Namah
This is Lord Ganesha's mula ("root") mantra .It is also known as his ''beej'' Mantra. This mantra is used for Yoga Sadhana in which we pray to Lord Ganesha and merge ourself with the supreme knowledge and peace. This is a mantra from Ganapati Upanishad. One can always use it before starting any new venture so that success comes without any hassle. - Aum Vakratundaya Hum
This is a powerful mantra from Ganesha Purana. When things are not in your favour, or when the minds of the people turn negative, depressed or discouraged, the attention of Ganesha may be drawn by this mantra to straighten their ways. The HUM symbolizes "Delay no more, my Lord, in straightening the paths of the crooked-minded ones." This mantra is used many a times in the Ganesha Purana to reduce the violence of cruel demons. In addition, this mantra could also be used for healing any spinal problem, such as curvature of the spine or curved limbs. Dedicate 1,008 repetitions of this holy word to straighten and heal such deficiencies. - Aum Kshipra Prasadaya Namah
Kshipra means immediate. If some danger or negative energy is coming your way and you don't know how to get rid of that danger, with true devotion, practice this mantra for quick blessing and purification of one's aura. - Aum Shrim Hrim Klim Glaum Gam Ganapataye vara varada sarva janamme vashamanaya svaha
There are several beej (seed) mantras in this mantra. Among other things, it says, "Shower Your blessings, O Lord. I offer my ego as an oblation." - Aum Sumukhaya Namah
This mantra has a lot of meaning, in simple terms, it means you will be always very beautiful in soul, in spirit, in face, everything. By meditating on this mantra, very pleasing manners and a beauty comes on you. Along with that comes peace, which constantly works in your eyes; and the words you speak are all filled with that power of love. - Aum Ekadantaya Namah
Ekadanta refers to one tusk in the elephant face, which means God broke the duality and made you to have a complete one-pointed mind. Whoever has that oneness of mind and single-minded devotion will achieve everything. - Aum Kapilaya Namah
Kapila (red) means that you are able to give colour therapy. You are able to create colours around yourself and around others, soak them in that colour and heal them. As per the mantra you create, so will you create the colors. Another meaning is "wish cow," the "cow of plenty." It means that whatever you wish, that comes true. There is a wish-cow inside you. Whatever you wish, especially for curing others, comes true instantly. - Aum Gajakarnikaya Namah
The ears of Ganesha, the elephant - god, are constant fanning, which means people can talk a lot, but you are not receiving inside anything other than what is important. It also means that you can sit anywhere and tune this celestial tube (the body) with seven channels (chakras) and all 72,000 nadis, to any loka and be able to hear ancestors, angels, the voice of God or the voice of prophets. That kind of inner ear you will develop through this mantra. - Aum Lambodaraya Namah
This means you feel that you are this universe. It means that all the celestial bodies are within you. Like an entire tree is in the seed, the whole universe is in the sound of creation, which is Aum, and that Aum consciousness in you makes you feel that you are the universe. Therefore, if you say, realizing the oneness with the universe, "shanti to the world" every day, then the grace of God will come and there will be world peace, universal peace. It is the universe within Aum and Aum within you. - Aum Vikataya Namah
This means realizing this world as a dream or a drama. When you are in that high consciousness, this whole world looks like a dream. All of us have taken a role. We have to play our role in life as wife or husband or children or citizens, all consistent with the role we have taken. When an actor bitten by a sponge cobra that is brought on the stage falls, the entire audience cries; but that boy who has fallen knows it was not a real cobra and he is not dead. Life is a drama --definitely life in this material world, this physical world of ego, is a drama. But inside, like the boy on the stage who is quite happy knowing that he didn't die by the bite of the sponge cobra, like that, the truth never dies in us; it is immortal. So everything else you consider as drama. That consciousness comes to you by knowing this mantra. - Aum Vighna Nashanaya Namah
This mantra invokes the Lord Ganesha to remove every hindrance in your life and in your works. By constant meditation on this mantra, all obstacles and blocked energy in your physical and cosmological bodies are released. - Aum Vinayakaya Namah
Vinayaka is the name of Ganesha in the golden age. So by realizing this mantra, your life will have a golden age. In your office, in your work, you'll be the boss. Vinayaka means something under control. Vinayaka means the Lord of resolving problems. - Aum Ganadhyakshaya Namah
This mantra is very important. Suppose you have a group, a country, neighbours, or any kind of group therapy, group healing or a whole country requiring healing, then you have to bring that entire group to your mind's arena and say this mantra. A group healing takes place by this mantra. - Aum Bhalachandraya Namah
In Sanskrit, bhala means the forehead center. Chandra means the crescent moon. Bhalachandra means that chakra from where the nectar drips. That is the secret of all healing. It is to feel yourself as Shiva, identifying yourself with the Truth and feeling constantly that you are carrying the crescent moon, the symbol of growth and nectar of peace.
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