Lord Ganesha, the divine deity with an elephantine countenance with a curved trunk and big ears, and a giant pot-bellied body of a human is considered most pious of all. Ganesha is worshipped by both Shaivites and Vaishnavites. Even Buddhists and Jains have faith for Ganpati. Lord Ganesha is believed to be son of Shiva and Parvati.
Commonly is also referred by different names as Ganpati, Gajananaa, Viganahartaa, Vinayaka and Ekdanta. Lord Ganesha has always been the devotee’s mnemonics for success and wealth as well largely considered the destroyer of evils and obstacles, the Viganahartaa.
All auspicious works in Hinduism begin with the prayer of Shri Ganesha. Devotees believe that this patron deity’s blessings will help in successful completion of that particular work whether it’s wedding or inaugural of new house or start of any business, presence of Ganpati is considered highly favorable.
In fact, Ganesha is one of the five prime Hindu deities (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and Durga being the other four) whose idolatry is glorified as the panchayatana puja.
Lord Ganesha is worshiped all across the country as well different countries with full dedication and devotion so is the birthday of this elephant God. Every year the occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated with great fervor all over.
Legend
There is a popular legend behind the existence of elephant headed Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Ganesha was assigned duty to guard while his mother used to bath. Once while guarding, unknowingly prevented Shiva to enter and defend his mother's bath. Lord Shiva burst with the anger on this foolish act by Ganesha and beheaded Lord Ganesha.

After knowing all, Parvati strongly persuaded lord Shiva to revive her son back. Being conveyed by his beloved, Shiva promised to have the head of the first creature that happened along and transplant the same for Ganesha.
Finally, the wisest animals of all, an elephant, appeared and became the involuntary donor for Ganesha and this was the first successful head transplant in history. This concluded into the elephant headed and human bodied deity, Lord Ganesha.
Divine Symbolism of Lord Ganesha
Significance of the Ganesha’s whole being:
Ganesha's head | symbolizes the Atman or the soul. | ||||||||
Human body | signifies Maya or the earthly existence of human beings. | ||||||||
Large Forehead | denotes great intelligence. | ||||||||
Long Trunk | represents high efficiency and adaptability. | ||||||||
Large Ears | imply listening devotees. | ||||||||
One Tusk | retains good and throws away bad. | ||||||||
Large Stomach | represents his great capacity to digest all good and bad in life. | ||||||||
Short Legs | symbolize tolerance power. | ||||||||
Small Eyes | imply having high concentration power. | ||||||||
Mouse as vehicle | represents a deity of control over desires. | ||||||||
Snake around waist | represents energy in all forms. | ||||||||
Four Arms | which hold following: | ||||||||
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Ganesha Mool Mantra
Om Gum Ganapatayei Namaha
Ganesha Mantra
Vakratunda mahaakaaya suryakoti samaprabhaa |
Nirvighnam kurumedeva sarvakaaryeshu sarvadaa ||
Salutations to the supreme Lord Ganesha, whose curved trunk (vakra-tunda) and massive body (maha-kaayaa) shines like a million suns (surya-koti) and showers his blessings on everyone (sama-prabhaa). Oh my lord of lords Ganesha (kurume-deva), kindly remove all obstacles (nir-vighnam), always (sarva-) and forever (sarvadaa-) from all my activities and endeavors (sarva-kaaryeshu).
Ganesha Aarti
Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh deva
Mata jaki Parvati, Pita Mahadeva.
Ek dant dayavant, char bhuja dhari
Mathe sindur sohai, muse ki savari, Jai
Ganesh...
Andhan ko ankh det, kodhin ko kaya
Banjhan ko putra det, nirdhan ko maya, Jai
Ganesh....
Pan chadhe, phul chadhe, aur chadhe meva
Ladduan ka bhog lage, saht kare seva, ,Jai
Ganesh....
Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh deva,
Mata jaki Parvata, Pita Mahadeva
108 Names of Lord Ganesha
1. | Akhurath | 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 |
35. | Ganadhyakshina | Leader of All The Celestial Bodies |
36. | Ganapati | Lord of All Ganas |
37. | Gaurisuta | The Son of Gauri (Parvati) |
38. | Gunina | One who is The Master of All Virtues |
39. | Haridra | One who is Golden Colored |
40. | Heramba | Mother's Beloved Son |
41. | Kapila | Yellowish-Brown Colored |
42. | Kaveesha | Master of Poets |
43. | Kriti | Lord of Music |
44. | Kripalu | Merciful Lord |
45. | Krishapingaksha | Yellowish-Brown Eyed |
46. | Kshamakaram | 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 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-Colored Body |
65. | Pramoda | Lord of All Abodes |
66. | Prathameshwara | First Among All |
67. | Purush | The Omnipotent Personality |
68. | Rakta | One who has Red-Colored 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. | Hambhavi | 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 Color |
79. | Siddhidhata | Bestower of Success and Accomplishments |
80. | Siddhipriya | Bestower of Wishes and Boons |
81. | Siddhivinayaka | Bestower of Success |
82. | Skandapurvaja | Elder Brother of Skanda (Lord Kartikeya) |
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 |
Ganesha Stuti
Ganesha mantras are siddhi mantras . Each mantra contains certain specific powers of Lord Ganesha. When chanted with the proper pranayama (rhythmic breathing) and sincere devotion, they will yield good results.
Om Vigneshvaraye Namaha - May all tasks be completed without any unwarranted delays or obstacles
Om Sumukhaye Namaha – May it be full of beauty and grace, or visual appeal
Om Ekdantaye Namaha – May the task and its purpose be our ‘one point programme,’ till it is accomplished
Om Rajanathaye Namaha – May we become large hearted and attain the powers to view the subtleties involved
Om Rajkaranaye Namaha – Bless us with the powers of self-actualization
Om Lambodaraye Namaha - May we be able to have the power to keep to ourselves and be focussed, till the task is accomplished
Om Dhumraketuvaye Namaha – May we attain fame by having clarity of thought
Om Bhalchandraye Namaha – May we have high thoughts and ideals, maintain our humility, yet hold our heads high with self respect
Om Vikataye Namaha - Bless us with potent energies to eradicate negativity and win over our enemies
Om Vinakaye Namaha – Bless us with the qualities of leadership
Om Gananakshaye Namaha – May we lead the leaders
Shri Ganesh Chalisa
Jai Jai Jai Ganapati Ganaraaju,Mangal Bharana Karana shubha kaajuu l
Jai Gajbadan Sadan Sukhdaata , Vishva Vinaayaka Buddhi Vidhaataa Vakra ll
Tunda Shuchi Shunda Suhaavana,Tilaka Tripunda bhaal Man Bhaavan l
Raajata Mani Muktana ura maala, Swarna Mukuta Shira Nayana Vishaalaa ll
Pustak Paani Kuthaar Trishuulam , Modaka Bhoga Sugandhit Phuulam l
Sundara Piitaambar Tana Saajit, Charana Paadukaa Muni Man Raajit ll
Dhani Shiva Suvan Shadaanana Bhraataa, Gaurii Lalan Vishva-Vikhyaata l
Riddhi Siddhi Tav Chanvar Sudhaare, Mooshaka Vaahan Sohat Dvaare ll
Kahaun Janma Shubh Kathaa Tumhari,Ati Shuchi Paavan Mangalkaarii l
Ek Samay Giriraaj Kumaarii, Putra Hetu Tapa Kiinhaa Bhaarii ll
Bhayo Yagya Jaba Poorana Anupaa,Taba Pahunchyo Tuma Dhari Dvija Rupaa l
Atithi Jaani Kay Gaurii Sukhaarii, Bahu Vidhi Sevaa Karii Tumhaarii ll
Ati Prasanna Hvai Tum Vara Diinhaa, Maatu Putra Hit Jo Tap Kiinhaa l
Milhii Putra Tuhi, Buddhi Vishaala , Binaa Garbha Dhaarana Yahi Kaalaa ll
Gananaayaka Guna Gyaan Nidhaanaa, Puujita Pratham Roop Bhagavaanaa l
Asa Kehi Antardhyaana Roop Hvai, Palanaa Par Baalak Svaroop Hvai ll
BaniShishuRudanJabahiTum Thaanaa,Lakhi Mukh Sukh Nahin Gauri Samaanaa l
Sakal Magan Sukha Mangal Gaavahin, Nabha Te Suran Suman Varshaavahin ll
Shambhu Umaa Bahudaan Lutaavahin,Sura Munijana Suta Dekhan Aavahin
Lakhi Ati Aanand Mangal Saajaa, Dekhan Bhii Aaye Shani Raajaa ll
Nija Avaguna Gani Shani Man Maahiin, Baalak Dekhan Chaahat Naahiin l
Girijaa Kachhu Man Bheda Badhaayo, Utsava Mora Na Shani Tuhi Bhaayo ll
Kahana Lage Shani Man Sakuchaai, Kaa Karihau Shishu Mohi Dikhayii l
Nahin Vishvaasa Umaa Ura Bhayauu, Shani Son Baalak Dekhan Kahyau ll
Padatahin Shani Drigakona Prakaashaa, Baalak Sira Udi Gayo Aakaashaa l
Girajaa Girii Vikala Hvai Dharanii, So Dukha Dashaa Gayo Nahin Varanii ll
Haahaakaara Machyo Kailaashaa, Shani Kiinhon Lakhi Suta Ko Naashaa l
Turat Garuda Chadhi Vishnu Sidhaaye, Kaati Chakra So GajaShira Laaye ll
Baalak Ke Dhada Uupar Dhaarayo, Praana Mantra Padhi Shankar Daarayo l
Naama'Ganesha'ShambhuTabaKiinhe,Pratham Poojya Buddhi Nidhi Vara Diinhe ll
Buddhi Pariikshaa Jab Shiva Kiinhaa , Prithvii Kar Pradakshinaa Liinhaa l
Chale Shadaanana Bharami Bhulaai, Rache Baithii Tum Buddhi Upaai ll
Charana Maatu-Pitu Ke Dhara Liinhen, Tinake Saat Pradakshina Kiinhen l
Dhani Ganesha Kahi Shiva Hiye Harashyo,Nabha Te Suran Suman Bahu Barse ll
Tumharii Mahima Buddhi Badaai, Shesha Sahasa Mukha Sake Na Gaai l
Main Mati Heen Maliina Dukhaarii, Karahun Kaun Vidhi Vinaya Tumhaarii ll
Bhajata 'Raamsundara' Prabhudaasaa, Jaga Prayaaga Kakraa Durvaasaa. l
Ab Prabhu Dayaa Deena Par Keejai, Apnii Bhakti Shakti Kuchha Deejai ll
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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
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