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Ganesha
represents the energy of Lord Siva and Goddess Parvathi (Uma). Because of
a mythological incident, the normal head of Ganesha had to be replaced
with that of an elephant. The elephant-headed Ganesha looks like OM, the
pranava mantra, representing the quintessence of the Vedas (Hindu
scriptures), indicating power and wisdom.
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| IMPORTANTFESTIVALS |
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| AUSPICIOUS DAYS |
- Chathurti (4th day of lunar calendar)
- Tuesdays
- Fridays
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| VAHANA |
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| FAVORITE OFFERINGS |
- Modhaka (kollakatai - in Tamil)
- Durva grass
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| SLOKAS |
Eka dhantham
Maha kayam, Lambo dara Gajananam
Vigna nasa karam devam, Herambam Pranamam yaham
I salute the Lord
Heramba (the self-effulgent Ganesha), the one who destroys all
obstacles, who has a huge body, a face that of an elephant and only
one tusk.
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He
has four hands. In one hand he holds the noose to capture and retain
obstacles or difficulties; in another, he has a goad to guide the
worshipper in the right direction, by removing his obstacles; in the third
keeps the modaka, a sweet dish, representing the fruit of devotion and
with the fourth hand he blesses his devotees. His right tusk is broken and
it denotes personal sacrifice to achieve greater things. He is the Lord of
the Ganas, the spirits guarding the universe. He rides a mouse. It is the
mouse that carries Ganesha's grace to every nook and corner, moving
silently, seldom visible in the darkness, which influences our lives.
He is
the creator of obstacles, if one is going in the wrong direction. He is
also the remover of those obstacles. Accordingly all Hindu functions and
rituals will always commence with invocation and puja to Lord Ganesha.
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