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Vakratunda – The Saviour
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‘ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्महे वक्रतुंडाय धीमहि तन्नो बुदि्ध प्रचोदयात ।‘
This is Ganesha Gayatri Mantra. Recite it 108 times daily to please Shri Ganesha.Various Holy Scriptures like Ganesha Puraan and Mudgal Puraan have described 8 manifestations
Vakratunda – The Saviour
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‘ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्महे वक्रतुंडाय धीमहि तन्नो बुदि्ध प्रचोदयात ।‘
This is Ganesha Gayatri Mantra. Recite it 108 times daily to please Shri Ganesha.Various Holy Scriptures like Ganesha Puraan and Mudgal Puraan have described 8 manifestations
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of Shri Ganesh. It is said that Shri Ganesh took these forms to slay various demons that represent various sins or weaknesses of humans. Weaknesses like jealousy, arrogance, ego, desire, anger, greed, delusion and inebriation were the cause for which Shri Ganesh took these
of Shri Ganesh. It is said that Shri Ganesh took these forms to slay various demons that represent various sins or weaknesses of humans. Weaknesses like jealousy, arrogance, ego, desire, anger, greed, delusion and inebriation were the cause for which Shri Ganesh took these
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8 forms of manifestation and these manifestations are characterised by different vehicles and missions. His first manifestation is Vakratunda. – Riding lion to eradicate jealousy.
There was a demon called Matsarasur, he was born from the anger, rivalry and jealousy of Indra,
8 forms of manifestation and these manifestations are characterised by different vehicles and missions. His first manifestation is Vakratunda. – Riding lion to eradicate jealousy.
There was a demon called Matsarasur, he was born from the anger, rivalry and jealousy of Indra,
Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi when we specially worship Lord Ganesha is here! How fast!! One year already flew by! This is an old piece I wrote. Thought of extending it into a short thread for this #GaneshChaturthi2020. ☺️🙏
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Starting with this beautiful Kriti 'Gajavadana Beduve' by Sri Purandhara Dasaru. Rendered here by my favourite Nagaswaram Vidwans Balamurugan and Kumaran. ☺️🙏
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Posting some of my all time favourite icons of Lord Ganesha!
Starting with this sculpture from the ancient temple of Gardez in Afghanistan. We all know who destroyed it. 🤷🏻♂️
How glorious it would have been in its prime! 🤩
Jai Shri Ganesha! 🙏☺️
#GaneshChaturthi2020
Starting with this sculpture from the ancient temple of Gardez in Afghanistan. We all know who destroyed it. 🤷🏻♂️
How glorious it would have been in its prime! 🤩
Jai Shri Ganesha! 🙏☺️
#GaneshChaturthi2020
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Ganesha's Trunk - Left Or Right?
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In #Hinduism, idols are given immense importance as they are the worldly embodiments of spiritual forces. Every part of an idol has its own meaning and significance which will lead to different results for the native. Therefore,
Ganesha's Trunk - Left Or Right?
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In #Hinduism, idols are given immense importance as they are the worldly embodiments of spiritual forces. Every part of an idol has its own meaning and significance which will lead to different results for the native. Therefore,
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you should choose appropriate idols which are in harmony with the rules and principles laid down. While keeping a ganesha idol at home during #GaneshChaturthi, people may face a dilemma that whether they choose the Ganpati idol with left sided trunk or right sided trunk.
you should choose appropriate idols which are in harmony with the rules and principles laid down. While keeping a ganesha idol at home during #GaneshChaturthi, people may face a dilemma that whether they choose the Ganpati idol with left sided trunk or right sided trunk.
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Even if you never noticed the idol in your home in such a manner, I will always advise you to see the side of trunk. Now let us a detailed view on both left and right sided trunk Ganpati. Shree Ganesha with left sided trunk is known as Vaam-mukhi Ganpati. Here Vaam is
Even if you never noticed the idol in your home in such a manner, I will always advise you to see the side of trunk. Now let us a detailed view on both left and right sided trunk Ganpati. Shree Ganesha with left sided trunk is known as Vaam-mukhi Ganpati. Here Vaam is
As a Hindu who celebrates Vinayaka Chaturthi each year & as a doctor, this is how I think we ought to celebrate the festival this year.
1. E commerce sites/shops can take up home delivery of Vinayaka idols &other pooja items we buy.
2. People can order them online or thru phone
1. E commerce sites/shops can take up home delivery of Vinayaka idols &other pooja items we buy.
2. People can order them online or thru phone
3. We should celebrate inside our houses with just family.
4. No public processions or crowds must be permitted.
5. If other State Govt.'s want to be irresponsible it does not mean TN Govt must be too.
6. Public safety must be the primary concern of any Govt.
4. No public processions or crowds must be permitted.
5. If other State Govt.'s want to be irresponsible it does not mean TN Govt must be too.
6. Public safety must be the primary concern of any Govt.
7. In TN we have for years not had processions or public display of idols for Vinayaka chaturthi. All this started in the last 20 years.
8. Each one of us has a responsibility towards our fellow citizens and to prevent disease spread.
9. Crowding at markets need to be minimised
8. Each one of us has a responsibility towards our fellow citizens and to prevent disease spread.
9. Crowding at markets need to be minimised
