Deity
Ganesha
गणेशRemover of obstacles; lord of beginnings. Also called Ganapati, Vinayaka, Vighnaharta, Lambodara.
Who is Ganesha?
Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, is the remover of obstacles and the lord of beginnings, invoked first before any undertaking, journey or new venture. He is also the patron of learning and letters.
He is shown with a broken tusk, a bowl of sweets, and his small mount the mouse, each detail carrying its own meaning in the tradition.
Aartis and mantras of Ganesha
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Stories & mythsThe Birth of Ganeshaगणेश का जन्म
Aartis & mantrasJai Ganesh Devaजय गणेश देवा
FestivalsGanesh Chaturthiगणेश चतुर्थी
Aartis & mantrasSukhkarta Dukhhartaसुखकर्ता दुखहर्ता
Aartis & mantrasShri Ganesh Chalisaश्री गणेश चालीसा
FestivalsDiwaliदीपावली
Stories & mythsLakshmi Puja on Diwali: How to Perform It at Homeदीपावली पर लक्ष्मी पूजा: घर पर कैसे करें
ParentsShivaशिव
ParentsParvatiपार्वती