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* Ganesha Mantra

Chant this Ganesha Mantra for ALL success -

"Vakrtund Mahakaya Surya Koti Samaprabha ||
Nirbhignam Kurumedaya Sarva Karyashu Sarvada ||"
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ASHTAVINAYAK TEMPLES IN THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

BALLALESHWAR, PALI
This Ballaleshwar temple is the only temple of Ganesh, famous by the name of his devotee and who is dressed up like a Brahmin. The temple is located in the toen of Pali, off the Mumbai-Pune highway, about 11 km before Nagothane on Mumbai-Goa highway.

CHINTAMANI, THEUR
Ganesh as Chintamani is a god who brings peace of mind and drives away all the perplexities of the mind. At this spot Ganesha is believed to have got back the precious Chintamani jewel from the greedy Guna from sage Kapila.

Here the idol of Ganesha has a left trunk with carbuncle and diamonds as its eyes.

GIRIJATMANJ, LENYADRI
Girijatmaj Vinayak refers to the Ganesh as the son of Parvati. Girija is another name for Parvati and Atamaj means son. This is the only Ashtavinayaka temple that is build on a mountain and is set in a Buddhist cave temple.

MAHAGANAPATI, RANJANGAON
The Mahaganapati at Ranjangoan is one of the most powerful representations of Lord Ganesh. Here Shiva is believed to have worshipped Ganesha before fighting the demon Tripurasura.

The Ganesha idol here faces the east, is seated cross-legged with a broad forehead, with its trunk pointing to the left.

MORESHWAR, MOGAON
This Moreshwar temple is situated along the Karha River in the Morgaon village. It is the most important of all the eight Ashtavinayak temples and has four gates.

At this spot Ganesha, riding a peacock in the form of Mayureshwara is believed to have slained the demon Sindhu. This idol has its trunk turned to the left and a cobra poised over it to protect it.

SIDDHIVINAYAKA, SIDDTEK
The Siddhivinayak at Siddtek is considered a very powerful deity. It is believed that it was here on the Siddhtek Mountain, that Vishnu acquired Siddhi.

The temple is situated off the Pune-Solapur highway about 48 km from the town of Srigonda in Ahmadnagar district. The temple is located just next to Bhima River.

VARAD VINAYAK, MAHAD
Ganesh as Varad Vinayak fulfills all the dreams and desires plus grants all the boons. A nandadeep has been lit in this temple, which has been continuously lit since 1982.

This temple is located three kilometers off the Pune-Mumbai highway near Khopoli (80 km from Pune) and is thus closest to Mumbai city.

VIGNESHWAR, OZHAR
Lord Ganesha at Ozhar is known as Vigneshwara or the remover of all obstacles which he achieved by vanquishing the demon Vighnasura.

Lord Ganesha is known by many names. There exists 108 different names of Ganesha in the Hindu scriptures. Many of these are suitable for baby names - for both boys and girls.

The following are these various Sanskrit names of Ganesha with their meaning.

1. Akhuratha: One whose chariot is pulled by a mouse
2. Alampata: One who is forever eternal
3. Amit: One who is incomparable
4. Anantachidrupamayam: One who is the personification of the infinite consciousness
5. Avaneesh: Master of the universe
6. Avighna: The remover of obstacles
7. Balaganapati: Beloved child
8. Bhalchandra: One who is moon crested
9. Bheema: One who is gigantic
10. Bhupati: The lord of lords
11. Bhuvanpati: The lord of the heaven
12. Buddhinath: The God of wisdom
13. Buddhipriya: One who bestows of knowledge and intellect
14. Buddhividhata: The God of knowledge
15. Chaturbhuj: The four-armed lord
16. Devadeva: The lord of lords
17. Devantakanashakarin: Destroyer of evils and demons
18. Devavrata: One who accepts all penances
19. Devendrashika: The protector of all gods
20. Dharmik: One who is righteous and charitable
21. Dhoomravarna: One whose skin is smoke-hued
22. Durja: The invincible
23. Dvaimatura: One who has two mothers
24. Ekaakshara: One who is of a single syllable
25. Ekadanta: Single-tusked
26. Ekadrishta: Single-focused
27. Eshanputra: The son of Shiva
28. Gadadhara: One whose weapon is the mace
29. Gajakarna: One who has elephantine-ears
30. Gajanana: One who has an elephantine face
31. Gajananeti: One who has the looks of an elephant
32. Gajavakra: The trunk of an elephant
33. Gajavaktra: One who has an elephantine mouth
34. Ganadhakshya: The lord of lords
35. Ganadhyakshina: Leader of all celestial bodies
36. Ganapati: The lord of lords
37. Gaurisuta: The son of Gauri
38. Gunina: The lord of virtues
39. Haridra: One who is golden-hued
40. Heramba: Mother's beloved son
41. Kapila: One who is yellowish-brown
42. Kaveesha: The lord of poets
43. Kirti: The lord of music
44. Kripalu: Merciful lord
45. Krishapingaksha: One who has yellowish-brown eyes
46. Kshamakaram: The abode of forgiveness
47. Kshipra: One who is easy to appease
48. Lambakarna: One who has large ears
49. Lambodara: One who has a big belly
50. Mahabala: One who is enormously strong
51. Mahaganapati: The Supreme Lord
52. Maheshwaram: Lord of the universe
53. Mangalamurti: The all auspicious Lord
54. Manomay: The winner of hearts
55. Mrityuanjaya: The conqueror of death
56. Mundakarama: The abode of happiness
57. Muktidaya: Bestower of eternal bliss
58. Musikvahana: One who rides a mouse
59. Nadapratithishta: One who appreciates music
60. Namasthetu: Destroyer of evils and sins
61. Nandana: Lord Shiva's son
62. Nideeshwaram: Bestower of wealth
63. Omkara: One who has the form of 'Om'
64. Pitambara: One who has yellowish skin
65. Pramoda: Lord of all abodes
66. Prathameshwara: First among all Gods
67. Purush: The omnipotent personality
68. Rakta: One who is blood-hued
69. Rudrapriya: One who is the beloved of Shiva
70. Sarvadevatman: One who accepts all celestial offerings
71. Sarvasiddhanta: Bestower of skills and knowledge
72. Sarvatman: Protector of the universe
73. Shambhavi: Son of Parvati
74. Shashivarnam: One who has a moon-like complexion
75. Shoorpakarna: One who is large-eared
76. Shuban: The all auspicious Lord
77. Shubhagunakanan One who is The Master of All Virtues
78. Shweta: One who is as pure as the white
79. Siddhidhata: Bestower of accomplishments and successes
80. Siddhipriya: Giver of wishes and boons
81. Siddhivinayaka: Bestower of success
82. Skandapurvaja: Elder of Skanda or Kartikya
83. Sumukha: One who has an auspicious face
84. Sureshwaram: The lord of lords
85. Swaroop: Lover of beauty
86. Tarun: One who is ageless
87. Uddanda: The nemesis of evils and vices
88. Umaputra: The son of Goddess Uma
89. Vakratunda: One with a curved trunk
90. Varaganapati: Bestower of boons
91. Varaprada: One who grants wishes
92. Varadavinayaka: Bestower of success
93. Veeraganapati: The vigorous lord
94. Vidyavaridhi: The God of wisdom
95. Vighnahara: Remover of obstacles
96. Vignaharta: Destroyer of all obstacles
97. Vighnaraja: Lord of all obstacles
98. Vighnarajendra: Lord of all obstacles
99. Vighnavinashanaya: Destroyer of all obstacles
100. Vigneshwara: Lord of all obstacles
101. Vikat: One who is huge
102. Vinayaka: The Supreme Lord
103. Vishwamukha: Master of the universe
104. Vishwaraja: King of the world
105. Yagnakaya: One who accepts sacrificial offerings
106. Yashaskaram: The bestower of fame and fortune
107. Yashvasin: The beloved and ever popular lord
108. Yogadhipa: The lord of meditation

Ramesh N
Mumbai
nrama62@yahoo.com

|| OM SAI RAM ||
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