History of Ganesh Festival – Lord Ganesha Stories
The birth of Lord Ganesh is on the 4th day of the bright half of Bhadrapad Shukla (August/September).This festival is celebrated for 10 days from Ganesh Chaturthi- birth -date-to Anant Chaturdashi – the final 10th day … Read More
Ganesha Symbolism – Ganpati Symbolism
Every element of the body of Lord Ganesha has its own value significance:
1. The elephant head indicates fidelity, intelligence and discriminative power;
2. The wide ears denote wisdom, ability to listen to people who … Read More
Ganesha Lord Shiva – Shiva & Ganpati
Ganesha & Lord Shiva
One says that neither peace nor war action, nor daily business can succeed unless Ganesh has previously been worshipped. This is not only true for human beings, but also for celestial creatures.… Read More
Tarakasur Vadh Story – Ganesha Tarakasur Story
Ishwara was moved at the plight of Indra and other gods. Immediately he called Ganesha and said, ” Ganesha, go at once to the city of Ramanaka and conquer Tarakasur, the wicked enemy of the gods.”… Read More
Lord Ganesha and The Moon Story – Ganpati and The Moon Story
One day Ganesha was invited to a feast. Being very fond of sweets, he consumed a large number of sweets. While returning home his stomach burst open, due to the weight of the food consumed. Luckily … Read More
Lord Ganesha & Kaveri River Story
Lord Ganesha & Kaveri River Story
In order to supply water to the arid southern regions, the Sage Agastya, with the blessings of Brahma, got from Shiva a few sacred water which filled his kamandalu. He … Read More
Ganesh Broken Tusk Story – Ekdant Story
Ganesh Broken Tusk Story – Ekdant Story
Several legends explain how Ganesh broke his right tusk, which gives him the name of Ekadanta ” The Lord who has only one tusk ”
The first legend (in … Read More
Lord Ganesha and Lord Vishnu Story
Lord Ganesha and Lord Vishnu Story
One day, Vishnu found out that his Valamburi Shankha had disappeared. He felt himself very annoyed. After some time, he heard the typical sound of a conch far away and … Read More
Lord Ganesha and Lord kartikeya (Subrahmanya) Story
Lord Ganesha and Lord kartikeya Story
Ganesha is the eldest son of the God’s Shiva and Parvati. They are often considered to be the ” holy family “. His younger brother is Subrahmanya(Kartikeya), who is held … Read More
Lord Ganesha Aspects – Ganpati Physical Aspects
Lord Ganesha Physical Aspects – Ganpati Aspects
Ganesha is a very unique deity and his physical aspects are of great significance. All of his features symbolize or represent something. Ganesha is the elephant headed son of … Read More
