Hanuman Chalisa
Ganesha
Hindu Deity
Ganesha | Meaning, Symbolism, & Facts
Ganesha's power is the removal of obstacles, granting success, prosperity, and blessings to his devotees.
Origin
गण (gana) - group + ईश (isha) - lord; Lord of groups or categories.
Description
Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god, is revered as the remover of obstacles and the patron of intellect, wisdom, and learning. His name combines "Lord of the People" and "Lord of the Ganas." Ganesha is depicted with an elephant head, a potbelly, and a broken tusk. He is often portrayed riding a large bandicoot rat. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is devoted to him, and worshippers seek his blessings before undertaking significant endeavors. Various myths surround Ganesha's birth, including one where Parvati creates him from dirt, and another where Shiva beheads and later restores him with an elephant's head.
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Darsh Ek Bar Dikhana Re Shiv Shankar Damru Wale
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Murli Bajake Mohana Kyon Karliya Kinara
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Har Ghadi Yaad Teri Aaye Sautan Banke
Har Ghadi Yaad Teri Aaye Sautan Banke,Main Karun Shyam Tere Naam Ki Jogan Banke ॥Ek Jamana Tha Bulane Se Chala Aata Tha,
Jo Ram Ko Laye Hai Hum Unko Layenge
Jo Ram Ko Laye Hai,Ham Unako Laenge,Duniya Mein Phir Se Ham,Bhagava Laharaenge,UP Mein Phir Se Ham,Bhagava Laharaenge ॥A
Mere Bhole Ki Sawari Aaj Ayi
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Japa Kar Baith Kar Bande Ram Ka Naam Pyara Hai
Japa Kar Baith Kar Bande, Ram Ka Naam Pyara Hai, Ram Ka Naam Pyara Hai, Prabhu Ka Naam Pyara Hai, Japa Kar Baith Kar Ban