Ganapati

This series of articles contain spiritually scientific information about Lord Ganesh. For details about Ganesh Chaturthi Rituals and Public Ganesh Festival, please visit this section.

What is the implied meaning of the many Names of Lord Ganapati? Sage Mudgal has written the 'Ganeshsahastranam' containing the thousand Names of Lord Ganesh. The Dvadashanam verse (sto­tra) contains the twelve Names of Ganapati.

Where will you find Swayambhu Ganapati and Mahaganapati? Article about origin and meaning of word 'Ganapati' and places of swayambhu Ganapati, the famous Ganapati idols in India and Mahaganapati.

Why Lord Ganesh is easily appeased? Ganapati is worshipped before commencing any function right from a folk dance for entertainment to a wedding and all rituals including house-warming (gruhapravesh).

What are the incarnations of Lord Ganesh in each yug? Mahotkat Vinayak, Gunesh, Ganesh, Dhumraketu are the incarnations of Lord Ganaprti. Also know about Ganapati and other deities.

Why is Ganapati with the right Sided trunk not commonly worshipped? Difference between right-sided trunk and left-sided trunk. Implied meaning of Modak.

What are the different variations of Ganesh idol? The science behind the idol of Lord Ganesh is given in the 'Shriganapatyatharvashirsha'.

Why is Lord Ganapati first worshipped before any pooja or task? Ganapati is the nurturer, master (swami) of the directions. Other deities cannot reach the site of ritualistic worship (puja) from any direction without His permission.

Why is Ganesh idol made of clay only scientific? If the idol of Lord Ganesh is sculpted as per the science behind the idol then the pure spiritual particles of Lord Ganesh get attracted towards the idol to a greater extent and those worshipping it are benefited.