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Once, Lord Shiva waged a war against a demon, who had been a scourge to Gods and Devas alike, without getting the permission of Ganesha, taking his son for granted. As per myth, it is believed that any activity performed after praying to Ganesha shall bring positive results. Shiva made the elephant-child, the lord of his Ganas.Įven the Gods and Goddesses worshipped Lord Ganesha before starting on any mission.
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On seeing this beautiful child, Goddess Parvati placed him on her lap and decreed that no endeavor, whether by mortal or God, would be successful if prayers were not offered to the child. Shiva graciously consented to aid them, and from his mind emerged the glowing figure of a child with the head of a mighty elephant. In one of the Puranic tales, the Devas approached Shiva asking for help, as they were under attack by demons. His birthday is celebrated as Ganesha Chaturthi. The child was then restored to life and was called Lord Ganesha. When Lord Shiva knew the truth, he ordered the guard’s body to be given the head of an elephant. In the end, the ever-powerful Lord Shiva On returning from her bath, Parvathi found her guard dead and headless. This annoyed the Lord and a fight broke out between the child and Lord Shiva. Later, when Lord Shiva came to meet Parvati, the child denied him entry, without knowing that the Lord was her husband. She fashioned a child using turmeric powder, gave life to him and instructed him not to permit anyone to enter her private chambers. The Shiva Purana says that once, Goddess Parvati decided to have a bath and wanted a guard to prevent intruders. Many legends describe the circumstances of the birth of Ganesha. Even when you go to a temple, people offer prayers to Ganesha first and then move to the other sanctums. He commands the first place in everything. Before you start any work, you must pray to Ganesha. In the Panchayatana Pooja (worship of 5 primary deities), Ganesha is glorified as one of the five prime deities (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Shakti, and Ganesha) whose worship can confer liberation. He is also regarded as the God of wisdom, health, wealth, fertility, celibacy and happiness. He is the God of good fortune and the remover of problems and obstacles. The Sankatahara Chaturthi, which falls before Ganesha Chaturthi, is considered more auspicious to worship Ganesha and is called as ‘Maha Sankatahara Chaturthi’. On this day, Lord Ganesha would be in red color with four arms, clad in blue, seated on a Lotus Peetam with his consort to his left. ‘Sankatahara’ means ‘the one who removes obstacles and sorrows.’ Worshipping Lord Ganesha on the 4th waning Moon every month, can destroy all the hurdles in your path and bless you with health, wealth and a successful life. Sankatahara Chaturthi – is one of the most important days dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesha.
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The ceremony is also considered auspicious to start any new business or venture. By worshipping Lord Ganesha and observing vrat (fast) on this occasion, you would be bestowed with abundant wealth and prosperity. He is also called as “Vinayaka” which means “destroyer of hurdles.” You must worship Lord Ganesha before beginning any work/business, to remove all hurdles and blocks that you may confront. The elephant head denotes divine wisdom the potbelly represents abundance and mouse means swiftness. Lord Ganesha is symbolized with an elephant head, potbelly, and mouse as his vehicle.
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Lord Ganesha is the favorite God of millions of people.