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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Story of Ganesh Pooja on Deepawali
Several stories of Ganesha’s childhood and adulthood are depicted in the scriptures. These help in learning important lessons in life that may be implemented. One of the stories that goes back to the childhood of Lord Ganesha teaches us to take onus of our action and try to control them lest the actions cause harm to someone.
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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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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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Mudgala Purana and the avatars of Ganesha
