Lord Ganesha Divine History

 

Lord Shiva as a father,  Goddess Parvati as a mother,Kartikaya as a brother,Two wife's of Ganesha Riddhi and Siddhi,Two sons name called Shubh and Labh,Favorite food modak and ladoo,Lord Ganesha popular knows for lord of water.Lord Ganesha is the son of Shiva and parvati and he is the husband of ridhi and sidhi,his vehicle is mouse.Being the lord of Desire,he is also known as Ganpati. He is the lord of natural resources. Because of his head is like elephant his popular name is Gajanan.According to the Hindu culture belief call of Ganesha name thought success at the start of any goal.The lord Ganesha take important place in Hindu   culture. In sanatan culture  before starting any    special work Hindus are worship first Ganesha  name.

The story about Elephant shaped head of Ganesha

Once upon a time ,when the goddess parvati going to take bath and she instructed Ganesha that not to allow anyone to enter in the house without permission until she finished her bath.she appoint Ganesha as a person who stand on the gate and she went inside the house.After that moment Ganesha father Lord shiva was coming their with Nandi.  Ganesha didn't heard before that Shiva was his father.So he didn't allow to enter him in the house. Because of Ganesha behavior Shiva was angry on him and He threw his Trident (trishul) at Ganesha .After that Ganesha head was broken by the body and he fell on the ground.Later Parvati come and she heard about Ganesha condition,she become very angry on Shiva and asked to revive the Ganesha.Shiva suddenly tell Nandi to bring the head of first living thing on the forest. Nandi went to the  forest and he saw first living animal Elephant and He was brought elephant head and give to the shiva, then Shiva fixed head to the Ganesha body thus reviving him and After that Ganesha known popular name as a GAJANANA. Lord Shiva and other God gave blessing and special powers to the Ganesha and special blessing that  Ganesha would be specially known as vighnaharta and He will take first position before starting any auspicious work. Lord Ganesha was very intelligent and wise, He was always wisely and very devoted to his parents. He had special vehicle called mushak (mouse).

Marriage  of Ganesha with Riddhi and Siddhi     

 Once upon a time ,during the battle with   sage parshuram, one of the Ganesha teeth   was broke and because of parshuram   blessing he got one another special name   EKDANTA.
   Due to his look no any goddess ready to   marry him, Therefore Ganesha was so   unhappy, when he attend sometime any   wedding he thought himself that if he   couldn't get marry no one other get   married, An angrily Ganesha was   destroyed wedding hall and following   Ganesha order mushak also destroy things. To see Ganesha's this type action all the gods are worried.

Suddenly all the gods are went to the Shiva and Parvati to express their concern. After that worried Parvati went to lord Brahma and said only he could solve this problem. Then all  God and goddess went to Brahma and discussed all the matter with him, after hearing this problem Brahma shown two daughters name RIDDHI and SIDDHI. Taking two daughters Brahma come near to Ganesha and said their daughters are come give you education. Ganesha well prepared to receive education with them.Whenever any marriage information come to Ganesha, Riddhi and Siddhi would distract his attention, thats 's why every God marriages took place without any difficulties.when the Ganesha understood every thing, he became angry, before he got angry on Riddhi and siddhi, Brahma took Riddhi and Siddhi  and said they give education to Ganesha so they have to marry him they didn't found any other God for them. After all this drama Ganesha had married with  the Riddhi and Siddhi.

The Grand Celebration – Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most vibrant and widely celebrated festivals in India. Idols of Ganesha are beautifully crafted, worshipped, and later immersed in water, symbolizing his cycle of arrival and departure. The air echoes with chants of Ganpati Bappa Morya, and the spirit of devotion unites millions of hearts.Every year Ganesha Chaturthi   celebrated  on the fourth day of the   bright   fortnight of the Bhadarva month   in Vikrama samvath calender, as marking   the of Ganesha birthday.This day also known as a Vinayaka   Chauth in Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu and     Kannada.Vinayaka chavath in konkani and   Vinayaka chauthi in Nepali.

Ganesha Different Avatar in Different Age's:

Lord Ganesha is considered a prime God who is believed to represent in each age:

1. In Sat Yuga, he was born as  "Mahokat Vinayaka" to sage kashyap and Aditi after defeating demons Devantaka and Narantaka.

2. In Treta Yuga, was born as a Ganesha to Uma dafeating the demon sindhu and marrying Brahma's daughters Riddhi and Siddhi.

3. In Dwaper Yuga, he was born to Parvati 'as Ganesha will well known in story'.

4. In Kal Yuga, "Bhavishya Purana'' mention his Avatar as a  ''Dhumketu '' or ''Dhumavarna''.

The Mystery of His Broken Tusk

One of the most intriguing aspects of Ganesha’s appearance is his broken tusk. Legend has it that he once acted as a scribe for Sage Vyasa, who was narrating the epic Mahabharata. As the sage dictated rapidly, Ganesha’s writing tool broke. Determined to complete his task, he broke off one of his own tusks and continued writing, demonstrating sacrifice, dedication, and perseverance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why does Lord Ganesha have an elephant head? A: Ganesha’s elephant head is a result of Lord Shiva’s intervention when he restored his life after mistakenly beheading him. It symbolizes wisdom, strength, and new beginnings.

Q2: What does Ganesha’s big belly signify? A: His big belly represents the ability to digest both the good and bad experiences of life, teaching us acceptance and resilience.

Q3: Why is Ganesha called Vighnaharta? A: He is called Vighnaharta because he removes obstacles and brings success and prosperity to his devotees.

Q4: What is the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi? A: Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival celebrating the birth of Ganesha, where devotees pray for wisdom, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles.

Q5: Why does Ganesha love modaks? A: Modaks are considered his favorite sweet, symbolizing the fruits of wisdom and knowledge.

Final Thoughts

Lord Ganesha is more than just a deity; he is a symbol of wisdom, positivity, and new beginnings. His life stories inspire millions, reminding us that with faith, determination, and intelligence, any obstacle can be overcome.

So, the next time you see an image of Lord Ganesha, remember the powerful lessons hidden behind that adorable elephant face!