Ganesha Family !

Ganesha's Family includes Father Shiva,Mother Parvathi and Brother Karthikeya..

Ganesh Symbolism !

A detailed exposition of the sacred symbols associated with Ganesha is
given by Swami Subramuniya in his modern classic “Loving Ganesha”

The Elephant Head:

The elephant is also the symbol of the stage when existence begins: the
“unmanifest”. Whereas in contrast the human part of Ganesha is what
can be physically seen.

The Trunk:

Similarly the trunk is often curved in the shape of the symbol Aum,
which is the vibration that existed before the manifest universe. Aum
precedes both human thought and speech.

The Stomach:

Ganesha’s stomach contains the material universe as we know it. It
represents abundance.

The Tusk:

The single tusk on the face stands for single pointed concentration and
focus considered an essential quality of the mind. The broken tusk in his hand is a writing implement, in keeping with Ganesha’s role as the patron of literature and the great scribe.

Ganesha, as the scribe, is said to have written down the Mahabharata
epic for the blind poet Vyasa.

The Mouse:

The mouse represents the all pervasive, all knowing nature of Ganesha,
it can carry him into every corner of the mind. The other Gods have
mounts which symbolise speed. Ganesha is slow but diligent.

The Fruits:

The fruits represent represent the earth’s abundance and fertility and
also the sharing of these. Ganesha generally holds a whole variety of
other sweet things, representing the sweetness of life: rice pudding,
modhaka balls

108 Names of Ganesha !

108 Names of God Ganesh

1. Akhuratha : One who has Mouse as His Charioteer
2. Alampata : Ever Eternal Lord
3. Amit : Incomparable Lord
4. Anantachidrupamayam : Infinite and Consciousness Personified
5. Avaneesh : Lord of the whole World
6. Avighna : Remover of Obstacles
7. Balaganapati : Beloved and Lovable Child
8. Bhalchandra : Moon-Crested Lord
9. Bheema :Huge and Gigantic
10. Bhupati :Lord of the Gods
11. Bhuvanpati :God of the Gods
12. Buddhinath :God of Wisdom
13. Buddhipriya : Knowledge Bestower
14. Buddhividhata : God of Knowledge
15. Chaturbhuj : One who has Four Arms
16. Devadeva : Lord! of All Lords
17. Devantakanashakarin : Destroyer of Evils and Asuras
18. Devavrata : One who accepts all Penances
19. Devendrashika : Protector of All Gods
20. Dharmik : One who gives Charity
21. Dhoomravarna :Smoke-Hued Lord
22. Durja : Invincible Lord
23. Dvaimatura : One who has two Mothers
24. Ekaakshara : He of the Single Syllable
25. Ekadanta : Single-Tusked Lord
26. Ekadrishta : Single-Tusked Lord
27. Eshanputra : Lord Shiva's Son
28. Gadadhara : One who has The Mace as His Weapon
29. Gajakarna : One who has Eyes like an Elephant
30. Gajanana : Elephant-Faced Lord
31. Gajananeti : Elephant-Faced Lord
32. Gajavakra : Trunk of The Elephant
33. Gajavaktra : One who has Mouth like an Elephant
34. Ganadhakshya : Lord of All Ganas (Gods)
35. Ganadhyakshina : Leader of All The Celestial Bodies
36. Ganapati : Lord of All Ganas (Gods)
37. Gaurisuta : The Son of Gauri (Parvati)
38. Gunina : One who is The Master of All Virtues
39. Haridra : One who is Golden Coloured
40. Heramba : Mother's Beloved Son
41. Kapila : Yellowish-Brown Coloured
42. Kaveesha : Master of Poets
43. Krti : Lord of Music
44. Kripalu : Merciful Lord
45. Krishapingaksha : Yellowish-Brown Eyed
46. Kshamakaram : The Place of Forgiveness
47. Kshipra : One who is easy to Appease
48. Lambakarna : Large-Eared Lord
49. Lambodara : The Huge Bellied Lord
50. Mahabala : Enormously Strong Lord
51. Mahaganapati : Omnipotent and Supreme Lord
52. Maheshwaram : Lord of The Universe
53. Mangalamurti : All Auspicious Lord
54. Manomay : Winner of Hearts
55. Mrityuanjaya : Conqueror of Death
56. Mundakarama : Abode of Happiness
57. Muktidaya : Bestower of Eternal Bliss
58. Musikvahana : One who has Mouse as His Charioteer
59. Nadapratithishta :One who Appreciates and Loves Music
60. Namasthetu : Vanquisher of All Evils and Vices and Sins
61. Nandana : Lord Shiva's Son
62. Nideeshwaram : Giver of Wealth and Treasures
63. Omkara :One who has the Form Of OM
64. Pitambara :One who has Yellow-Coloured Body
65. Pramoda :Lord of All Abodes
66. Prathameshwara :First Among All
67. Purush : The Omnipotent Personality
68. Rakta : One who has Red-Coloured Body
69. Rudrapriya :Beloved Of Lord Shiva
70. Sarvadevatman :Acceptor of All Celestial Offerings
71. Sarvasiddhanta : Bestower of Skills and Wisdom
72. Sarvatman :Protector of The Universe
73. Shambhavi : The Son of Parvati
74. Shashivarnam : One who has a Moon like Complexion
75. Shoorpakarna :Large-Eared Lord
76. Shuban :All Auspicious Lord
77. Shubhagunakanan : One who is The Master of All Virtues
78. Shweta : One who is as Pure as the White Colour
79. Siddhidhata : Bestower of Success and Accomplishments
80. Siddhipriya : Bestower of Wishes and Boons
81. Siddhivinayaka : Bestower of Success
82. Skandapurvaja : Elder Brother of Skand (Lord Kartik)
83. Sumukha : Auspicious Face
84. Sureshwaram :Lord of All Lords
85. Swaroop : Lover of Beauty
86. Tarun : Ageless
87. Uddanda : Nemesis of Evils and Vices
88. Umaputra : The Son of Goddess Uma (Parvati)
89. Vakratunda : Curved Trunk Lord
90. Varaganapati : Bestower of Boons
91. Varaprada : Granter of Wishes and Boons
92. Varadavinayaka : Bestower of Success
93. Veeraganapati : Heroic Lord
94. Vidyavaridhi : God of Wisdom
95. Vighnahara : Remover of Obstacles
96. Vignaharta : Demolisher of Obstacles
97. Vighnaraja : Lord of All Hindrances
98. Vighnarajendra : Lord of All Obstacles
99. Vighnavinashanaya : Destroyer of All Obstacles and Impediments
100. Vigneshwara: Lord of All Obstacles
101. Vikat : Huge and Gigantic
102. Vinayaka : Lord of All
103. Vishwamukha : Master of The Universe
104. Vishwaraja : King of The World
105. Yagnakaya : Acceptor of All Sacred and Sacrificial Offerings
106. Yashaskaram :Bestower of Fame and Fortune
107. Yashvasin : Beloved and Ever Popular Lord
108. Yogadhipa : The Lord of Meditation

Birth Of Ganesh !

One day Parvati Shiva's beloved wife was going for her bath,Parvati gathered the saffron paste (used at the time of bathing), from her own body and created a boy. The boy was handsome and strong. She gave the boy life and hugged him dearly & told him he was her son and should guard the entrance when she went to bath. Thus Ganesh was created..

Gave the boy a staff and asked him to guard the door, "Do not to allow any one to enter without my permission. Ganesh took up his post and undertook his assignment enthusiastically.

In due course the Lord Shiva returned from his war and went to enter. Ganesh, according to his instructions, forbade him entry.

Shiva was enraged by Ganesh’s impudence and drew his sword and cut off Ganesh's head.

Parvathi emerged to find Ganesh decapitated and flew into a rage. Even though he was immensely powerful Shiva was upset with Pavarti’s rage. The gods and Shiva pacified her and the latter sent out his ganas,to bring the head of the first living being with his head towards the north (the auspicious direction associated with wisdom).The first living creature they found sleeping with his head to the north was an elephant.They brought the head of this animal and Shiva placed it on the trunk of Parvati's son and breathed life into him.

Parvathi embraced her son with joy, Shiva apologized for his arrogance and declared "Hence on, this valiant boy will be my son.He will be respected as any other God and will be worshipped before any other God.He will be called Ganesh, the chief of my Ganas -"Ganpati”and also Vigneshwar,the remover of all obstacles.

Jai Bholo Ganesh Maharaj ki !

Suklaam bara Dharam Vishnum

Sashi Varnam Chatur Bhujam
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Sarva Vighna Upa shaanthaye..


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