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Ganesha ( Sanskrit: गणेश, IAST: Gaṇeśa ), also spelled Ganesh, and also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, Lambodara and Pillaiyar, is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon [4] and is the Supreme God in the Ganapatya sect.
Jul 19, 2024 · Ganesha, elephant-headed Hindu god of beginnings, who is traditionally worshipped before any major enterprise and is the patron of intellectuals, bankers, scribes, and authors. He is a remover of obstacles. The 10-day festival Ganesh Chaturthi is devoted to him. Learn more about Ganesha.
Who is Lord Ganesh? Ganesha is the formless Divinity - encapsulated in a magnificent form, for the benefit of the devotee. As per Hindu mythology, he is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Nov 29, 2022 · Michael Butcher. Michael Butcher is a historian of ancient India who received his PhD in Asian Languages & Literature from the University of Washington. Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, is one of the most popular gods of the Hindu pantheon and is worshipped as the remover of obstacles.
Nov 25, 2012 · Ganesha is easily recognized with his elephant head and human body, representing the soul ( atman) and the physical ( maya ). Ganesha is the patron of writers, travellers, students, and commerce, and he removes obstacles blocking new projects. The deity is fond of sweets, to the slight detriment of his figure.
Jul 22, 2022 · Lord Ganesha, also known as Ganesh, Ganesha, or Ganapati, is a beloved figure whose presence is sought before embarking on any new endeavor. His unique appearance, characterized by an elephant head, has captivated the hearts of devotees around the world.
Ganesha, or the lord, was born from the unmanifest transcendental consciousness, the Self, called Shiva. Just as when atoms get bonded, matter comes into existence; when all the fragmented aspects of the human consciousness get bonded, the divine happens effortlessly, and that is the birth of Ganesha from Shiva.
Ganesh (also spelled Ganesa or Ganesha and known as Ganapati, Vinayaka and Pillaiyar) is the Lord of Good Fortune who provides prosperity, fortune and success. He is the Lord of Beginnings and the Remover of Obstacles of both material and spiritual kinds.
Sep 20, 2018 · Updated on September 20, 2018. Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god who rides a mouse, is one of the faith's most important deities. One of the five primary Hindu deities, Ganesha is worshiped by all sects and his image is pervasive in Indian art.
It is known that Ganesha is the eldest son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Ganesha or Ganapati is the leader of the Shivaganas (the forces of Shiva). He is the first among the gods to receive all the honors. He is called Vighnaraja, or Vighneswara, lord of the obstacles and impediments.
