Ganesha

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Ganesha-Dr.-Indus Ganesa < Gana-isa-Lord of Ghana
Ganapati — .-Ganapati ind.
In Hindu mythology, the “master of Ghana”, minor deities who formed the retinue of Shiva. In Vedic literature Ganesha as an independent deity does not appear, and the title “Ganapati” belonged to Shiva, or Rudra[1].

In the epic and Puranas Ganesha — son of Shiva and Parvati, miraculously born from her clothes. He is depicted with a human body of red or yellow color, a large spherical belly, four hands and an elephant’s head, from the mouth of which only one Tusk sticks out. The details of the appearance of the Ganesha are explained in several myths detailed in Brahmavaivarta Purana and Ganesha Purana.

One of these myths tells that on the feast of the birth of Ganesha forgot to invite (option: forced to look at baby) God Shani[2] who is out for revenge incinerated the baby’s head. Shiva tried to put his head to the boy’s body, but it did not grow, being “infected with a bad eye.” Then Brahma advised Parvati to place the head of the first creature she would meet with him; this creature was an elephant.

According to another myth, Shiva himself in anger cut off his son’s head when he did not let him into Parvati’s chambers; then, however, to console his wife, he put the head of an elephant near to Ganesha’s body.

One of his tusks Ganesha, according to legend, lost in a fight with Parashurama. Parashurama came to see Shiva, but Shiva was asleep, and Ganesha refused to let him go; then Parashurama threw his axe into Ganesha and cut off his right Tusk.

Another legend says that Ganesha himself broke off the tusks, fighting with a giant Gogamukh, and threw it at his opponent; the tusks had magical powers and turned Gogamukh in the rat, which has become a mount (vahanas) Ganesha.

Although Ganesha leads the retinue of Shiva, the main feature in Hindu mythology, is not associated with this role, and the fact that he is considered the God of wisdom and remover of obstacles[3]. Hindus call on Ganesha to help, taking any kind of important matter, in particular with the treatment of Ganesha, as a rule, begin Sanskrit works. Ganesha is among the most popular Indian gods; his images and temples are widespread in India, especially in the South.

Brahma commanded that his name be remembered before the names of other gods. The goddess of wisdom Saraswati gave Ganesha pen and ink, and he became the God of learning. In addition, Ganesha became the patron of merchants and travelers and received Brahman dignity. He always sits on the rat, which he is in eternal servitude gave the earth goddess Prthivi. To heavenly mansions reached only truly dedicated to Shiva, Ganesha began to invent obstacles for people Paracha their minds and forcing them to strive for wealth and temporal pleasures.
108 names of Ganesha
1 Akhurath — One who has Mouse as His Charioteer
2 Alampata — Ever Eternal Lord
3 Amit — Incomparable Lord
4 Anantachidrupamayam — Infinite and Consciousness Personified
5 Avaneesh — Lord of the whole World
6 Avighna — Remover of Obstacles
7 Balaganapati — Beloved and Lovable Child
8 Bhalchandra — Moon-Crested Lord
9 Bheema — Huge and Gigantic
10 Bhupati — Lord of the Gods
11 Bhuvanpati — God of the Gods
12 Buddhinath — God of Wisdom
13 Buddhipriya — Knowledge Bestower
14 Buddhividhata — God of Knowledge
15 Chaturbhuj — One who has Four Arms
16 Devadeva — Lord of All Lords
17 Devantakanashakarin — Destroyer of Evils And Asuras
18 Devavrata — One who accepts all Penances
19 Devendrashika — Protector of All Gods
20 Dharmik — One who gives Charity
21 Dhoomravarna — Smoke-Hued Lord
22 Durja — Invincible Lord
23 Dvaimatura — One who has two Mothers
24 Ekaakshara — He of the Single Syllable
25 Ekadanta — Single-Tusked Lord
26 Ekadrishta — Single-Tusked Lord
27 Eshanputra — Lord Shiva’s Son
28 Gadadhara — One who has The Mace as His Weapon
29 Gajakarna — One who has Eyes like an Elephant
30 Gajanana — Elephant-Faced Lord
31 Gajananeti — Elephant-Faced Lord
32 Gajavakra — Trunk of The Elephant
33 Gajavaktra — One who has Mouth like An Elephant
34 Ganadhakshya — Lord of All Ganas (Gods)
35 Ganadhyakshina — Leader of All The Celestial Bodies
36 Ganapati — Lord of All Ganas (Gods)
37 Gaurisuta — The Son of Gauri (Parvati)
38 Gunina — One who is The Master of All Virtues
39 Haridra — One who is Golden Coloured
40 Heramba — Mother’s Beloved Son
41 Kapila — Yellowish-Brown Coloured
42 Kaveesha — Master of Poets
43 Krti — Lord of Music
44 Kripalu — Merciful Lord
45 Krishapingaksha — Yellowish-Brown Eyed
46 Kshamakaram — The Place of Forgiveness
47 Kshipra — One who is easy to Appease
48 Lambakarna — Large-Eared Lord
49 Lambodara — The Huge Bellied Lord
50 Mahabala — Enormously Strong Lord
51 Mahaganapati — Omnipotent and Supreme Lord
52 Maheshwaram — Lord of The Universe
53 Mangalamurti — All Auspicious Lord
54 Manomay — Winner of Hearts
55 Mrityuanjaya — Conqueror of Death
56 Mundakarama — Abode of Happiness
57 Muktidaya — Bestower of Eternal Bliss
58 Musikvahana — One who has mouse As charioteer
59 Nadapratithishta — One who Appreciates And Loves Music
60 Namasthetu — Vanquisher of All Evils & Vices & Sins
61 Nandana — Lord Shiva’s Son
62 Nideeshwaram — Giver of Wealth and Treasures
63 Omkara — One who has the Form Of OM
64 Pitambara — One who has Yellow-Coloured Body
65 Pramoda — Lord of All Abodes
66 Prathameshwara — First Among All
67 Purush — The Omnipotent Personality
68 Rakta — One who has Red-Coloured Body
69 Rudrapriya — Beloved Of Lord Shiva
70 Sarvadevatman — Acceptor of All Celestial Offerings
71 Sarvasiddhanta — Bestower of Skills And Wisdom
72 Sarvatman — Protector of The Universe
73 Shambhavi — The Son of Parvati
74 Shashivarnam — One who has a Moon Like Complexion
75 Shoorpakarna — Large-Eared Lord
76 Shuban — All Auspicious Lord
77 Shubhagunakanan — One who is The Master of All Virtues
78 Shweta — One who is as Pure as the White Colour
79 Siddhidhata — Bestower of Success & Accomplishments
80 Siddhipriya — Bestower of Wishes and Boons
81 Siddhivinayaka — Bestower of Success
82 Skandapurvaja — Elder Brother of Skand (Lord Kartik)
83 Sumukha — Auspicious Face
84 Sureshwaram — Lord of All Lords
85 Swaroop — Lover of Beauty
86 Tarun Ageless
87 Uddanda — Nemesis of Evils and Vices
88 Umaputra — The Son of Goddess Uma (Parvati)
89 Vakratunda — Curved Trunk Lord
90 Varaganapati — Bestower of Boons
91 Varaprada — Granter of Wishes and Boons
92 Varadavinayaka — Bestower of Success
93 Veeraganapati — Heroic Lord
94 Vidyavaridhi — God of Wisdom
95 Vighnahara — Remover of Obstacles
96 Vignaharta — Demolisher of Obstacles
97 Vighnaraja — Lord of All Hindrances
98 Vighnarajendra — Lord of All Obstacles
99 Vighnavinashanaya — Destroyer of All Obstacles & Impediments
100 Vigneshwara — Lord of All Obstacles
101 Vikat — Huge and Gigantic
102 Vinayaka — Lord of All
103 Vishwamukha — Master of The Universe
104 Vishwaraja — King of The World
105 Yagnakaya — Acceptor of All Sacred & Sacrficial Offerings
106 Yashaskaram — Bestower of Fame and Fortune
107 Yashvasin — Beloved and Ever Popular Lord
108 Yogadhipa — The Lord of Meditation

In Indian mythology Ganesha – Lord of obstacles, God of wisdom, patron of sages. He is the one who is worshipped first.

Ganesha is the Lord of препятствий1) Genealogy. Ganesha (Ganapati), the son of Shiva with an elephant head. Shiva appointed him commander-in-chief of Ghana, calling him Ganapati (Lord of Ghana).

2) Birth. At a time when Shiva and Parvati wanted to take the form of monkeys and have fun in the forest, Parvati got pregnant and Shiva took the seed from her womb and gave it to Vaya (the God of the wind). Vayu kept it in the womb of Anjana, who gave birth to a son named Hanuman.

Shiva took the form of an elephant with tusks, and Parvati elephant females. Parvati gave birth to a son in the shape of an elephant. This son was named Ganesha. (Uttara Ramayana).

3) Broken Tusk. One day Parashurama arrived at Kailasa to meet Siva. At that time, Shiva performed important meditation. Ganesha’t miss the Text, they had a duel. In this match, one of Ganapati’s tusks was broken. (Padma Purana).

4) Turning into a crow. Exceptionally hot summer was established once in South India. All the land is dry Then the sage Agastya went to Siva and asked for a certain amount of Holy water. The Lord put the river cavery, which worshiped him at this time in kamandal (the vessel that the sanyasins carry with them) Agasti and sent him back. Indra, who did not approve of this action of Shiva, asked Ganesha to overturn the kamandala of Agastia with Holy water, and Ganesha, in the form of a crow flew and sat on the edge of kamandala to turn it. Agastya and the Raven quarreled with each other. Then, the Raven took its original form of Ganesha and blessed Agastya. In addition, Ganesha filled the kamandala of Agastya with Holy water, which the latter distributed among the devotees in South India, now this water has turned into the river cavery.

5) Stories about the head of Ganesha. Puranas contain two different stories regarding how Ganesha got the elephant’s head. After Parvati drew the attention of the planet Saturn to Ganesha, his head was burned to the ground by the energy of Saturn’s gaze, and according to this story, Ganesha’s head was lost and replaced by an elephant.

Another story is more interesting. When once Siva tried to enter the room where Parvati was taking a bathroom dressed only in one garment, Ganesha prevented Shiva to do so. Shiva, angry at the obstacle created by Ganesha, cut off his head, and when his anger cooled down, he replaced the lost head of Ganesha with the head of an elephant. (Padma Purana )