Lord Ganesha | விநாயகர்

About Lord Ganesha பற்றி Ganesha

Lord Ganesha, also known as Ganapati and Vinayaka, is one of the most worshipped deities in Hinduism. He is the elephant-headed god of beginnings, wisdom, and the remover of obstacles. Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Before any new undertaking, Hindus pray to Ganesha first. He is invoked at the beginning of all religious ceremonies, the start of new ventures, and before any important work.

Attributes பண்புகள்

Parents

Shiva & Parvati

Vehicle

Mushika (Mouse)

Consorts

Buddhi, Siddhi, Riddhi

Day

Tuesday, Wednesday

Color

Orange/Red

Weapons

Ankusha, Pasha

Sacred Mantras புனித மந்திரங்கள்

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

ஓம் கம் கணபதயே நம:

"Om, I bow to Lord Ganapati"

वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ

வக்ரதுண்ட மஹாகாய சூர்யகோடி ஸமப்ரப

"I meditate on Lord Ganesha who has a curved trunk, a large body, and the brilliance of a million suns"

ॐ श्री गणेशाय नमः

ஓம் ஸ்ரீ கணேஷாய நம:

"Om, Salutations to Lord Ganesha"

32 Forms of Ganesha விநாயகரின் 32 வடிவங்கள்

Ganesha is worshipped in 32 different forms. Some popular forms include:

Bala Ganapati

Child form - red color

Taruna Ganapati

Youthful form - eight arms

Heramba Ganapati

Five-faced protector

Ekadanta Ganapati

Single-tusked - blue color

Siddhi Ganapati

Bestower of success

Ucchista Ganapati

Blue-colored - six arms

Famous Temples பிரபல கோவில்கள்

Ashtavinayak (Maharashtra)

8 ancient Ganesha temples

Siddhivinayak (Mumbai)

One of richest temples

Pillaiyarpatti (Tamil Nadu)

Rock-cut temple - Karpaka Vinayakar

Dagdusheth Halwai (Pune)

Most famous in Pune

Festivals விழாக்கள்

Ganesh Chaturthi - Birthday celebration (Aug/Sep)
Sankatahara Chaturthi - Monthly observance
Vinayaka Chaturthi - Every fourth day of waxing moon