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According to Indian Hindu tradition,Lord Ganesha is the first one to be worshipped while starting any auspicious work or celebration. He is known by many names and each name has a unique meaning. For anyone who is seeking success in any sphere of life, chanting of these12 names,
while appreciating their meaning would bring good luck.
Acc. to scriptures, chanting these 12 names has the following benefits:
1. Vikata (Meaning: One who is ferocious or intimidating)
When confronted by trouble or roadblocks, he transforms himself into an intimidating force.
Acc. to scriptures, chanting these 12 names has the following benefits:
1. Vikata (Meaning: One who is ferocious or intimidating)
When confronted by trouble or roadblocks, he transforms himself into an intimidating force.
2.Ekadanta (He who has one tooth)
the single tusk denotes singularity of nature or the Absolute truth of universe.
3.Sumukha (One who has a beautiful face)
Since Goddess Parvati, is an epitome of beauty,Ganesha inherited her good looks & also possesses a halo around his body.
the single tusk denotes singularity of nature or the Absolute truth of universe.
3.Sumukha (One who has a beautiful face)
Since Goddess Parvati, is an epitome of beauty,Ganesha inherited her good looks & also possesses a halo around his body.
4. Vighnanasha (Destroyer of obstacles)
Ganesha is the destroyer of trouble.That’s why he is worshipped before starting anything new.
5. Lambodara (One with large belly)
The large belly signifies the insatiable capacity of the diety to consume knowledge.
Ganesha is the destroyer of trouble.That’s why he is worshipped before starting anything new.
5. Lambodara (One with large belly)
The large belly signifies the insatiable capacity of the diety to consume knowledge.
6. Vinayaka (One who has the qualities to lead)
He has the ability to set your soul free or give you ‘mukti’.
7. Ganadhyaksha ( leader of elephants)
He is the ruler of 'Ganas' or all those who serve Lord Shiva.
8. Gajakarnaka ( One with ears of an elephant)
He has the ability to set your soul free or give you ‘mukti’.
7. Ganadhyaksha ( leader of elephants)
He is the ruler of 'Ganas' or all those who serve Lord Shiva.
8. Gajakarnaka ( One with ears of an elephant)
9.Bhalachandra (One Who wears the moon on his head)
It is said that the ability to become successful in a person is directly proportional to how calm his/her mind is. By keeping the moon on his forehead, Ganesha is telling others the importance of keeping a calm and stable head.
It is said that the ability to become successful in a person is directly proportional to how calm his/her mind is. By keeping the moon on his forehead, Ganesha is telling others the importance of keeping a calm and stable head.
10.Gajanana (One Who has the face of an elephant)
What makes an elephant majestic is not only the enormous size of its head, but also its intelligence to think without limitations and strength of character- all that which Ganesha epitomizes.
What makes an elephant majestic is not only the enormous size of its head, but also its intelligence to think without limitations and strength of character- all that which Ganesha epitomizes.
11.Dhumraketu ( The Lord whose flag is of a smoky colour)
A smoke coloured flag signifies Ganesha’s ability to reduce all the roadblocks to ashes and transform hazy things like dreams of his devotees to reality. Making them soar in the sky like a flag.
A smoke coloured flag signifies Ganesha’s ability to reduce all the roadblocks to ashes and transform hazy things like dreams of his devotees to reality. Making them soar in the sky like a flag.
12. Kapila (The one with reddish-brown skin colour)
Just as kapila, a brown cow that gives milk and milk products essential for physical & mental health of humans, Ganesha, is responsible well-being of the entire human race.
Just as kapila, a brown cow that gives milk and milk products essential for physical & mental health of humans, Ganesha, is responsible well-being of the entire human race.
