Prayers to Lord Ganesha

The Lord Ganesha rituals start with using different auspicious items. For most Lord Ganesha prayers tulsi leaves are always used. Tulsi is a herb believed to be very auspicious. 



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Shiva’s Most Important Shrine (India)

The Amarnath Cave is the most important shrine of Shiva in India. It is located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is 141km away from Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Pitr –Rin : Repaying Ancestral debt precedes finding Shiva

Indian mythology advocates the idea that apart from the “physical body” or “sthula sharir”, there are other layers that envelop the human form. These include the “mental body” or “sukshma sharir” which gives meaning to the physical body & the “Karana Sharir” which is the body of subconscious memories, encasing all our fears & prejudices arising therefrom.

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Wallpapers of Ganesha & Family

Checkout the various wallpapers of Ganesha & Family ,depicting Lord Shiva,Lord Ganesha,Goddess Parvati,Goddess Riddhi and Siddhi.

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Wallpapers of Ganesha Symbolism

Download the labeled wallpaper of Ganesha Symbolism and know about each symbol of Ganesha and its significance

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Origin of each artefact

Many stories float about the origin of Ganesha’s head but little is known about the artefacts that Lord Ganesha carries. It is considered inauspicious to sculpt Ganesha’s idol with two hands.

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Shaivism Rituals

Shaivism is one of the four main sects of Hinduism. In this particular religion, the followers think of Lord Shiva as the ultimate power and the supreme deity. The followers of Shaivism are called Shaivites and the religion is not only popular in India but other parts of South East Asia as well.

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Five main Shiva temples of south India or the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams

The Pancha Bhoota temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva. Pancha mean five and Bhoota means elements. The five basic elements are earth (dharti), water (neer), fire (agni), air (vayu) and sky (aakash).

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Ekambareshwar Temple

Ekambareshwar temple is a Shiva temple which is located in Kanchipuram in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the five major Shiva temples or the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams. The Shiva linga here represents the element earth.

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Story of Ganesh Pooja on Deepawali

Deepawali is one of the most popular festivals of the Hindus. It is also called the festival of lights. The word Deepawaliliterally means Deep meaning  oil lamps and Awali meaning long rows. 

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Ganesha Names

Ganesha the remover of all obstacles and the god of wisdom is the son of Lord Shiva andGoddess Parvati. He had a corpulent body, which means he contained every matter of the universe within it. He is also known as Ganapati (Gana- Shiva’s followers and Pati- Lord).

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The female Ganesha

In Hinduism every divine being has the male as well as the female form. That is, every divine deity has a male and female avatar signifying the circle of life. The male avatar denotes the mental state of power while the female avatar denotes the physical state of power or ‘shakti’. 

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Lord Vinayagar Mantram

Lord Vinaygar is the name by which South Indians lovingly call Lord Ganesha. According to the South Indians Lord Vinaygar is the eldest son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. He is the elder brother of Lord Murugan (Skanda or Kartikeya). Lord Vinaygar was created by his mother Goddess Parvati.

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What is a Mantra?

The origin of this word comes from Hinduism and Buddhism.  The literal meaning of mantra is a word which is repeated continuously during the course of meditation to aid concentration.

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What is Aum?

Aum or Om is the sound of divinity in Hinduism. According to the Katha Upanishads (I) whoever recites and believes in this syllable gets what they desire. Aum acts as a support for those who want to accomplish and fulfil their desires.

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Importance of the Ganapati Mantra

In Hinduism the formal way to worship a deity is to recite a hymn or a specific prayer in their name. This is called a mantra. A mantra is mostly in Sanskrit and has a spiritual meaning. 

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Ganesh Idols

Checkout Ganesha Statues & Idols in different postures and incarnations. Shop for magnificent idols of Ganesha in different colours and metals and make your space beautiful and spiritually resonant!

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Top eight incarnations of Lord Ganesha

There are two dedicated scriptures for Lord Ganesha, the Mudagala Purana and the Ganesha Purana. Both the scriptures contain stories of Lord Ganesha’s childhood, his marriage and his various avatars. In Hinduism an avatar is a direct descent of a deity which is born for a purpose.

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Positions of Ganesha

World, as we know it, is a collection of organism made from a compilation of molecules. These molecules in Sanskrit are known as “Ganas”. The name Ganesh hence means the Lord of all Ganas.

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Ganesh Visarjan Rituals

In India and other parts of the world the devotees of Lord Ganesha observe a fast onGanesh Chaturthi and celebrate it with pomp and show. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the fourth full moon day of Bhadrapad (Sep- Oct) month of Hindu calendar.

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Ganesha Chaturthi Rituals

Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as Vinayak Chaturthi. This is celebrated to mark the presence of Lord Ganesha who is believed to bestow his presence on all his devotees for ten long days.

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Ganesh Chaturthi around the world

When it is about celebrating the birthday of one of India’s most popular deity, Hindus don’t fall back. Lord Ganesha supposedly descends on earth and blesses his devotees on this day. 

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Tale of the Syamantaka jewel

Legend has it that on Ganesh Chaturthi if anyone looks at the moon, misfortune follows that person.

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Tripurantaka : Number 3 & Shiva

Most Hindu ceremonies end with “Shanti, Shanti, Shanti”. The invocation is a prayer for peace repeated thrice over.  The significance of the number 3 & its use in the mythological context especially associated with Shiva as Tripurantaka is explored here.

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Living mortal to Infinite Divine

In an eternal cosmic dance to move the world Shiva, takes on various forms, to alleviate suffering and redeem lost souls. Dev-adi-dev, as he is, he salvages the pristine from their wavering & wandering paths to reunite them with their primal source & restore them to a state of oneness with everything in creation.

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From Jiva to Shiva Living mortal to Infinite Divine

In an eternal cosmic dance to move the world Shiva, takes on various forms, to alleviate suffering and redeem lost souls. Dev-adi-dev, as he is, he salvages the pristine from their wavering & wandering paths to reunite them with their primal source & restore them to a state of oneness with everything in creation.

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Use your desires to evolve consciously

Often I come across various articles that catch my eye and I could see a clear connection between Shiva and his teachings. They may not be directly related but are somewhat releasing similar energies helping clear our minds even further.

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Ganesha’s relationship with his wives

The marital status of Lord Ganesha is uncertain based on mythological texts. Lord Ganesha is the Lord of the Brahmins and hence by this virtue a celibate. The vedic mantra- Aum, is believed to be the mantra to lead Brahmins and is synonymous with Lord Ganesha. 

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Ganesha’s relationship with his parents

Lord Ganesha was a by product of the dirt and perspiration of Goddess Parvati. The reason Parvati breathed life into Ganesha was because she wanted a companion who shall drive away her boredom.

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Ganesha Purana

Lord Ganesha is known to be the remover of obstacles, the epitome of success and prosperity and is synonymous with wisdom, intellect and knowledge.

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Lord Ganesha’s Vahana

A vahana is vehicle or a carrier. In Hindu mythology all gods and goddess’ have vahanas which are usually animals or even birds. Every god has a different vahana and it should be noted that all vahanas have specific symbolism.

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Modern day interpretation of Lord Ganesha

Lord Ganesha is one of the most popular and beloved gods in the Hindu mythology. Ganesha is a combination of two Sanskrit words, Gana and Ish. Ish means a deity or god in Sanskrit language and Gana means a community or a group. 

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Ganesha Temple- Richmond Hill

The Hindus in North America felt the need of community worship in the late sixties and started thinking of building a temple. The Hindu Temple Society of Canada was founded in 1973, as a non-profit religious institution.

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The Trinetra Ganesh Ji Temple, Ranthambore

The Trinetra Ganesha Temple in Ranthambore, Rajasthan is one of the oldest and the most famous temples in Rajasthan. The temple is situated in the magnificent fort of Ranthambore. This temple is situated at a distance of 12 kms from Sawai Madhopur.

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Ganesha, Vedvyasa and the epics

Once the greatest saint of all time,Vedvyasa was meditating in the Himalayanrange. Lord Brahma visited him and asked him to write the greatest epic of all times the Mahabharat for the benefit of the whole mankind. 

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Ganesha, Vedvyasa and the epics

Ganesha: Lakshmi and Saraswati

Ganesha: Lakshmi and Saraswati

Lord Ganesha is depicted with his family (Shiva, Parvati and Kartikeyan) as well as consorts (Riddhi and Siddhi). 

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Ganesha and the River Kaveri

There are many stories which involve Lord Ganesha. From the stories of his birth to the stories of his powers and later destruction of demons, these stories not just make up for an interesting read but also teach us lessons of life.

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Ganesha-The God of Success

Hindu mythology boasts of a plethora of Gods and deities. Every state, every region and even every district in some cases, in India, worships a variety of Gods.


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Ganesha-The God of Success

Ganesha Prayers: Remembering the Elephant Deity

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Ganesh Aarti: A Prayer from a Devotee

The Ganesha Aarti or the prayer of Lord Ganesha is the song or chant that is used for the auspicious rituals of Ganesha puja.

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How to Pray to Lord Ganesha? : Learn the rituals

There are different prayers to Lord Ganesha for different festivals and each has a specific ritual that must be followed closely. In order to be able to do that, one needs a better understanding of the rituals.

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What is Aum?

Aum or Om is the sound of divinity in Hinduism. According to the Katha Upanishads (I) whoever recites and believes in this syllable gets what they desire. Aum acts as a support for those who want to accomplish and fulfil their desires. It is a sacred symbol that represents Brahman.

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What is a Mantra?

The origin of this word comes from Hinduism and Buddhism.  The literal meaning of mantra is a word which is repeated continuously during the course of meditation to aid concentration.

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Ganesha: Lakshmi and Saraswati

Lord Ganesha is depicted with his family (Shiva, Parvati andKartikeyan) as well as consorts (Riddhi andSiddhi). There are many paintings that depict Lord Ganesha with GoddessLakshmi and Goddess Saraswati.

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Mudgala Purana

The Ganesha Purana and the Mudgala Purana are the two main scriptures of the Ganapataya sect that are exclusively dedicated to Lord Ganesha.  Mudgala Purana is an ancient religious text that discusses various aspects of Lord Ganesha and his life in detail. 

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Places of Worship of Lord Ganesha

A lot of temples of Lord Ganesha exist in India. This is because he is an extremely popular deity in the Hindu culture. Some of them are more famous because of their historical significance, their structural genius or their architectural design.

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Lord Vinayagar Mantram

Lord Vinaygar is the name by which South Indians lovingly call Lord Ganesha. According to the South Indians Lord Vinaygar is the eldest son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. He is the elder brother of Lord Murugan (Skanda or Kartikeya). Lord Vinaygar was created by his mother Goddess Parvati.

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Story of Ganesh Pooja on Deepawali

Deepawali is one of the most popular festivals of the Hindus. It is also called the festival of lights. The word Deepawaliliterally means Deep meaning  oil lamps and Awali meaning long rows. Deepawaliis celebrated to commemorate the win of the good (Lord Rama) over the bad (the demon Ravana). 

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