Showing posts with label ganesh. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ganesh. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

When did Lord Ganesha show his Panchmukhi form?

 Vedic Gods always exists.

They show themselves based on a devotees Sadhana or their requirement in a cosmic situation in sustaining the universe.

Most of stories in Purans have happened a number of times in different Kalpas and Yugas with some Variations. These have happened already and even Will happen in the future again and again.

So coming to question: There were 3 Asuras who were Son's of Tarakasura.

Tarakaksha, Kamalaksha and Vidhyunmali

They performed Thapas and as a boon got 3 fully facilitated and equipped Cities made of Gold, Silver and Iron. All three have the ability to fly in Space and never come in a straight line.

So their condition for their Death Wish was. The Man who is King of all Gods. Should come on a chariot that never existed, A Bow that was never built and an with an Arrow that was never made before. Using these tools the King of Gods should hit the three Cities when they come in one straight line.

So Bhrama, Indra and other Gods made bought the essence of 14 lokas into Earth and made it as chariot. The power of Sun and Moon as two wheels. 4 Vedas as horses. Bhrama as the coach man. Pranava [Om] As a whip.

They made Meru Parvatha (Golden Mountain) as bow and Adhisesha as the Bow string. Vishnu + Agni + Soma became an Arrow.

Invited Shiva and requested him to get on the chariot and finish the Demon Kings.

So Shiva has entered the chariot reached into space and waited for a long long time for the three Cities to come in one straight line which they never came. After thinking for himself Shiva Realized that He has to please Ganesha for this obstacle to be removed.

So Shiva sat in a meditative position and went deep inside. After a while from the 5 Faces of Shiva came out a light and formed a 5 Elephant headed Boy with three eyes on each face and Moon on each crown. Shiva opened his eyes and both smiled and each other.

Shiva pleased Ganesha with a 1000 names which famously available as Ganesha Sahasranamam. Useful for Sadhana for Ganesha's devotees. Then Ganesha promised that this time the three Cities will come into a line.

Shiva went back and stood on the chariot with his Bow and Arrow. Ganesha invisibly grew his Trunk and make three space Cities hold in one straight line. Shiva shooted Vishnu in the form of Arrow and the Asura, thier followers and the three Cities burnt to Ashes within seconds.

This is the instance through Shiva - Ganesha showed his Panchamukhi Form.

In Mantra Shashtra this form is called as “Herambha Ganapathi”. Herambha - means

Deenaradha vachako Hescha, Rambha palaka vachakaha! Palakam deenalokanam Herambham pranamamyaham!!

Which means he is the God who protects the weak and helpless.

Sri Ganeshaya Namha

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

GANESH CHATURTHI CELEBRATIONS


Celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi by the Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal at Belagavi,Karnataka in the presence of Lokmanya Tilak in 1905

Ganesh Chaturthi was an important event promoted by marathi freedom fighters like Tilak to promote Nationalism for Bharat and also Hindu nationalism

Belagavi celebrations in 1960

Ganesh Chaturthi at Bombay,1946

a video of the Grand Procession of Ganpati Murti in Bombay,1946(British Pathe)

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Why is Lord Ganesha known as Ekdanta?

 Ekadanta means one with one tooth. Ganesha has one broken tusk. One story is as such that when Ganesha was writing the Mahabharata, his pen broke. As a result, he himself broke his tooth and wrote the Mahabharata with it to finish what he started. Another story is that when Bhagwan Parshuram was visiting Kailash to meet his Lord, Shiva. But, he was stopped by the bodyguard, Ganesha. A fierce battle broke out between Parshuram and Ganesha. They used many different weapons and astras. But at last, Parshuram used his axe against Ganesha. Ganesha realised that the axe was given to Parshuram by his father. So, Ganesha did not resist it and let him strike it. As a result, Ganesha’s tooth broke and was named Ekadanta.

Another story is that when Ganesha was fighting Gajamukhasur, in the battle, his tooth got broken. Later, Ganesha defeated him with that tooth and made him his vehicle (Mooshak).

Thursday, June 12, 2025

What is the story behind the celebration of lord Ganesh Chaturthi?

 Ganesh Chaturthi is a vibrant and important festival celebrated with fervor across India, especially in Maharashtra. Homes and streets are enlivened by beautifully crafted idols of Ganesha, adorned with colorful ornaments. Devotees offer prayers, sing hymns and take part in processions throughout the festival.

The sound of beating drums and upbeat songs fill the air, creating a festive atmosphere. Families and communities come together to invoke Ganesha's blessings for wisdom, prosperity and success in endeavours. When people invoke the presence of Lord Ganesha in their lives, it is a time of joy, unity and devotion.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Why are Lord Ganesha and Lakshmi Worshipped together?

 Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped together because along with wealth, it is also important to have intelligence and wisdom. It is believed that without wisdom, wealth cannot be used properly. Therefore, Lord Ganesha is worshipped along with Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali.

Reasons behind the worship of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi:

  • According to the scriptures, Goddess Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity, while Lord Ganesha is the god of wisdom and wisdom.
  • It is believed that if wealth is not accompanied by wisdom, it can cause dissatisfaction.
  • If wisdom is not used after attaining wealth, it becomes difficult to stop Lakshmi ji.
  • Along with wealth, it is also important to have pure wisdom.
  • To attain true prosperity, it is important to maintain a balance between wealth and wisdom.
  • Along with Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesh ji, Lord Kubera is also worshipped on Diwali.

Friday, March 28, 2014

ಕವಿತೆ ಕವಿತೆ (Gaalipata)

ಕವಿತೆ ಕವಿತೆ ನೀನೇಕೆ ಪದಗಳಲಿ ಕುಳಿತೆ ?
ಕವಿತೆ ಕವಿತೆ ನೀನೇಕೆ ರಾಗದಲಿ ಬೆರೆತೆ ? ||
ನನ್ನೆದೆಯ ಗೂಡಲ್ಲಿ ಕವಿತೆಗಳ ಸಂತೆ
ಓ! ಒಲವೆ ನೀ ತಂದ ಹಾಡಿಗೆ ನಾ ಸೋತೆ

ಅವಳು ಬರಲು ಮನದಲ್ಲಿ ಪದಗಳದೇ ಚಿಲುಮೆ
ಮನದ ಕಡಲ ದಡದಾಟೊ ಅಲೆಗಳಲು ನಲುಮೆ
ಹೊಮ್ಮುತಿದೆ ರಾಗದಲಿ ಸ್ವರ ಮೀರೋ ತಿಮಿರು
ಚಿಮ್ಮುತಿದೆ ಸುಳ್ಳಾಡುವ ಕವಿಯಾದ ಪೊಗರು

ಮುಗಿಲ ಹೆಗಲ ಮೇಲೇರಿ ತೇಲುತಿದೆ ಹೃದಯ
ಮಡಿಲ ಹುಡುಕಿ ಎದೆ ಬಾಗಿಲಿಗೆ ಬಂತೋ ಪ್ರಣಯ
ಉನ್ಮಾದ ತಾನಾಗಿ ಹಾಡಗೋ ಸಮಯ
ಏಕಾಂತ ಕಲ್ಲನ್ನು ಮಾಡುವುದೋ ಕವಿಯ

- ಹೃದಯ ಶಿವ (ಗಾಳಿಪಟ )