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Decapitated and reanimated by Shiva

Once, while Goddess Parvati wanted to take a bath, there were no attendants around to guard her and stop anyone from accidentally entering the house. Hence she created an image of a boy out of paste which she prepared to cleanse her body, and infused life into it, and thus Ganesha was born. Parvati ordered Ganesha not to allow anyone to enter the house, and Ganesha obediently followed his mother's orders. After a while Shiva returned from outside, and as he tried to enter the house, Ganesha stopped him. Shiva was furious at this strange little boy who dared to challenge him. He told Ganesha that he was Parvati's husband, and demanded that Ganesha let him go in. But Ganesha refused to hear him. Shiva lost his patience and had a fierce battle with Ganesha. At last he severed Ganesha's head with his Trishula. When Parvati came out and saw her son's lifeless body, she was very angry and sad. She demanded that Shiva restore Ganesha's life at once.

Unfortunately, Shiva's Trishula was so powerful that it had hurled Ganesha's head very far off. All attempts to find the head were in vain. As a last resort, Shiva approached Brahma who suggested that he replace Ganesha's head with the first living being that came his way which lay with its head facing north. Shiva then sent his disciples to find and take the head of whatever creature they happened to find asleep with its head facing north. They found a dying elephant which slept in this manner, and after its death took its head, attaching the elephant's head to Ganesha's body and bringing him back to life. From then on, he was called Ganapati, or head of the celestial armies, and was to be worshipped by everyone before beginning any activity.

Shiva and Gajasura

Once there existed an demon (Asura) with all the characteristics of an elephant, called Gajasura, who was undergoing a penitence (or tapas). Shiva, pleased by him, decided to grant him, as a reward, whatever gift he desired. The demon wished that he could emanate fire continually from his own body so that no one could ever dare to approach him. The Lord granted him his request. Gajasura continued his penitence and Shiva, who appeared in front of him from time to time, asked him once again what he desired. The demon responded: "I desire that You inhabit my stomach."

Shiva granted even this request and he took up residence in the demon's stomach. In fact, Shiva is also known as Bhola Shankara because he is a deity easily propitiated; when he is satisfied with a devotee he grants him whatever he desires, and this, from time to time, generates particularly intricate situations. It was for this reason that Parvati, his wife, sought him everywhere without results. As a last recourse, she went to her brother Vishnu, asking him to find her husband. He, who knows everything, reassured her: "Don't worry, dyour husband is Bhola Shankara and promptly grants to his devotees whatever they ask of him, without regard for the consequences; for this reason, I think he has gotten himself into some trouble. I will find out what has happened."

Then Vishnu, the omniscient director of the cosmic game, staged a small play. He transformed Nandi (the bull of Shiva) into a dancing bull and conducted him in front of Gajasura, assuming, at the same time, the appearance of a flutist. The enchanting performance of the bull sent the demon into ecstasies, and he asked the flutist to tell him what he desired. The musical Vishnua responded: "Can you give me that which I ask?" Gajasura replied: "Who do you take me for? I can immediately give you whatever you ask." The flutist then said: "If that's so, liberate Shiva from your stomach." Gajasura understood then that this must have been no other than Vishnu himself, the only one who could have known that secret and he threw himself at his feet. Having liberated Shiva, he asked him for one last gift: "I have been blessed by you with many gifts; my last request is that everyone remember me adoring my head when I am dead." Shiva then brought his own son there and substitued his head with that of Gajasura. From then on, in India, the tradition is that any action, in order to prosper, must begin with the adoration of Ganesha. This is the result of the gift of Shiva to Gajasura.

The gaze of Shani

On the insistence of Shiva, Parvati fasted for a year to propitiate Vishnu so that he would grant her a son. Lord Vishnu, after the completion of the sacrifice, announced that he would incarnate himself as her son in every kalpa (eon). Accordingly, Krishna was born to Parvati as a charming infant. This event was celebrated with great enthusiasm and all the gods were invited to take a look at the baby. However Shani (Saturn), the son of Surya, hesitated to look at the baby since Shani was cursed with the gaze of destruction. However Parvati insisted that he look at the baby, which Shani did, and immediately the infant's head fell off and flew to Goloka. Seeing Shiva and Parvati grief stricken, Vishnu mounted on Garuda, his divine eagle, and rushed to the banks of the Pushpa-Bhadra river, from where he brought back the head of a young elephant. The head of the elephant was joined with the headless body of Parvati's son, thus reviving him. The infant was named Ganesha and all the Gods blessed Ganesha and wished Him power and prosperity.

Other versions

Another tale of Ganesha's birth relates to an incident in which Shiva slew Aditya, the son of a sage. Shiva restored life to the dead boy, but this could not pacify the outraged sage Kashyapa, who was one of the seven great Rishis. Kashyap cursed Shiva and declared that Shiva's son would lose his head. When this happened, the head of Indra's elephant was used to replace it.

Still another tale states that on one occasion, Parvati's used bath-water was thrown into the Ganges, and this water was drunk by the elephant-headed Goddess Malini, who gave birth to a baby with four arms and five elephant heads. The river goddess Ganga claimed him as her son, but Shiva declared him to be Parvati's son, reduced his five heads to one and enthroned him as the Controller of obstacles (Vigneshwara).
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SHREE MORESHWAR - MORGAON NIJE BHUSWANANDJADBHARAT BHUMYA PARATARE | TURIYOSTIRE PARAMSUKHDETVA NIVASASI || MAYURAYA NATH STAWAMASICH MAYURESH BHAGWAN | ATASWA SANDHYAYE SHIVHARINI BRAHMAJANAKAM ||

Meaning :
O! Lord Mayureshwar of Morgaon,you stay on sage jadbharat's land, on the banks of river
Karha which is known as "Bhuswanand' (means happiness on land). Shree Moreshwar, who is far from
three qualities, who rsembles Omkar, who is always in fourth state of yoga & who rides on peacock
mayu accept my salutation.

Morgaon, situated on the banks of river Karha comes in Baramati Taluka, in District Pune. It is said
that shape of this place is like a peacock & once upon a time there were so many peacocks in the Morgaon, as such it is called as "Morgaon'.

CHINTAMANI Brahma Srushtyadisakta Sthirmatirahittam Pidito Vighnasandhe | Aakranto Bhutirakta Krutiganrajasa Jeevita Tyaktu Mischina || Swatmanan Sarvyakta Ganapatimamal Satyachintamaniyam | Mukta cha stapayant sthirmatisukhadam sthavare dhudhi Midhe ||

Meaning :
The one who is search of happiness, whose mind is wavering like Lord Brahma, who is in the midst all calamities should go to Sthavar means Theur & worship Shree Chintamani & get rid of all Chintas (worries) & calamities.

Lord Brahma meditated here to subdue his waveringmind. As his worries (chinta) were removed the idol is called Chintamani. The place is called Sthar (stable) or Theur.

Theur is the nearest place of Ashtavinayak from Pune. Having mythological & historical importance, Theur is popular for various reasons.

SHREE SIDDHIVINAYAK - SIDDHATEK Sthitho Bhimatire jagadvan kamen Harina | Vijetu Daityo Tachuti Malbhavou Kaitabhmadhu || Mahavighnarten Prakhar Tapasa Seitpado | Ganesh Siddhisho Girivarvapu

Meaning :
Lord shri Hari Vishnu, Who was surrounded by fierce calamaties, performed penance on mountain Siddhetekwhich is on the bank of river Bhima. On receiving boon from Lord Shri Ganesh, Lord Vishnu killed two demons Madhu & Kaitabh. Oh! Lord Siddheswar Shri Ganesh accept my salutation.

Lord Vishnu got Siddhi at Siddhatek as such Ganesh idol here is called as Siddhivinayak . It is believed that Siddhivinayak leads work to the completion. Shree Siddhivinayak is supposed to be Jagrut place (awakened) of Shree Ganesh.
Morya Gosavi of Morgaon & Narayan Maharaj of Kedgaon have attained siddhi here. Peshva Senapati Shree Haripant Phadke resume his lost post by performing Vinayak's penance for 21 days.

SHRI MAHAGANAPATI - RANJANGAON Shree Shambhuvarprada Sutapasa Namna Sahastra Swakam | Datwa Shree Vijay padam shivkar Tasme Prasanna Prabhu || Ten Sthapit Eva Sadgunavapu Kshetre Sadatishtati | Tam vande Manipurke

Meaning :
Lord Shivshankar obtained a boon by propitiating Lord Shree Ganesh who stays at Manipur,
who gave boon to Mahadev, whose appearance is beautiful & pleasing & who is statue of good qualities.


Mahaganapati means powerful Ganapati. Mahaganapati has eight, ten or twelve hands.Lord Shivshankar got victory over Tripurasur (demon) on worshipping Mahaganapati. Therefore it is called "tripurari Varado Mahaganapati.
(Lord Shivshankar is called as Tripurari after his victory over Tripurasur)

SHREE GIRIJATMAJA - LENYADRI Mayesh Bhuvaneshwari Shivsati Dehashrita Sunday | Vighnesham Sutmaptukam Sanhita Kurvetapo Dushkaram || Takhya Bhutprakat Prasanna vardo Tishtataya Sthapitam | Vandeh Girijatmaj Parmaj Tam Lekhanadristhitam

Meaning :
Mother of universe, beautiful wife of Lord Shiva Goddess Parvati performed long penance
of Shri Ganesh & at last obtained Shree Ganesh as her son. I salute Girija Parvati's son Girijatmaj
who stayson mountain Lekhanadri(i.e.Lenyadri)
Lenyadri is the only place among Ashtavinayaka places,which is situated on mountain & in the vicinity of the Buddhist caves.

SHREE VIGHNESHWAR - OZAR Bhaktanugrahe Gajmukho Vigheshwaro Brahamapam |  Nana Murti Dharopi Naijamahima Khanda Sadatma Prabhu ||  Sweccha Vighnahar Sadasukhkar Sidha Kallo Swayepum |  Kshetre Chozarke Namostu

Meaning :
Let my mind be concentrated to the God, who is elephant headed, benignant and remover of obstacle. He has defeated demon Vighnasur. He himself is Brahma. His greatness is undisturbed in his different forms. He is greatest artist, he gives happiness to his devotees, who abodes at Ozar.

Vighneshwara's temple is situated on the banks of river Kukadi. Among Ashtavinayak Kshetra Vighneshwara Temple is the only temple with golden dome and pinnacle.

SHREE BALLALESHWAR - PALI Vedo Sanstuvaibhavo Gajmukho Bhaktabhimaniyo | Ballaleravya Subhaktapal Narat; Khyat Sada Tishtati || Kshetre Pallipure Yatha Krityuge Chasmistha Laukike | Bhakterbhavite Murtiman Ganapati Siddhiswar Tam Bhaje ||

Meaning :
I worshipped God Ganesh, who is elephant headed, who has been praised in vedas, who is popular by the name of his devotee (Ballal),who take care of his devotees & in this kritayuga who abodes is Pallipur or Pali.

Village Pali is situated between fort Sarasgad & river Amba flowing on the other side. On being pleased by devotion of Ballal, Shri Ganesh remained in the stone worshipped by Ballal & hence is called as Ballaleshwar of Pali.

Among Ashtavinayakas, Pali's Ballaleshwar is the only vinayak who is famous by his devotee's name & who is dressed up as Brahmin.Since vinayaka gave his darshan in the guise of Brahmin, idol of vinayaka at Pali is dressed up as Brahmin.

This place is vey famous & spiritually awakened. It is said that in
Peshva regime justice was done by taking kaul(answer to the question asked in the form of flower, leaves etc.)from Ballaleshwar.

SHREE VARADVINAYAK - MAHAD Bhaktabhimani Ganaraj Ekam| Kshetre MadhaKhye Varadam Prasanam| Yastishtati Shree Varado Ganesham| Vinayakasta Pranamami Bhaktam||8||

Meaning :
I salute Ganaraj who is leader of Ganas, who is proud of his devotees & who abodes at
Mahad & has pleasant appearance.

In the temple of Varadvinayak, one Nandadeep (lamp) is alighten for last 107 years. Mahad has beautiful surroundings. In the ancient period it was called as Bhadrak or Mahad & so many sages & sects had resided in this place.

ABOUT FESTIVAL

In olden days Ganesh festival was a purely family affair. It was celebrated even during the reigns of Satwahana, Rashtrakuta and Chalukya. There are also references in historical records to similar celebrations during Peshwa times, Lord Ganapati being the family deity of the Peshwas. The celebration would start on the first day of the month of Bhadrapada and would go on for ten days. Years later it became a practice to end the festivities on 'Anant Chaturdashi' with the immersion of the Ganapati idol in water. The celebrations were universally popular with rich and poor alike. The poor were given sweets and clothes. Upper caste Brahmins were fed on delicious meals. On the concluding day, the idol of Lord Ganesh was carried in a beautifully decorated palanquin in a ceremonial procession and taken to the river for immersion

The last of the Ganesh festivals during the Peshwa regime was celebrated in the year 1815 when Bajirao II held the power. The year 1818 saw the end of Peshwa rule with Union Jack being unfurled on the great Shaniwar-Wada. Among the valuables the Britishers took away was a 'ruby'eyed Ganesh idol made in pure gold studded with diamonds and rubies. After the end of Peshwa rule, from 1818 to 1892 Ganesh Festival remained a family affair in Maharashtra. Emulating the example of Peshwas, princely states of Baroda and Gwalior too involved common people in the Ganesh festival.

Lokmanya Tilak was witness in 1892 where he saw the grand scale on which the festival was celebrated in Gwalior and the enthusiastic participation of people therein. This alone inspired him to make the Ganesh festival a public event in Maharashtra. However it needs to be mentioned here that social and political conditions of those times seemed ripe for making such a move.


Rituals performed during the Festival
During the Ganesha festival, Idol of Lord Ganesha is worshipped in many households. The worship lasts from 1 to 5, 10 or many a times 21 days.
This festival starting with the installation of beautifully engraved (sculptured) Ganesh idols in colorfully decorated homes and mandapas (pendals). The mandapas has been depicted by religious themes or current events. The idols are worshipped with families and friends. An enthusiastic spiritual atmosphere prevails.

The main sweet-dish during the festival is modak, also known as modagam [kozhakottai] in South India and karanjis. A modak is a dumpling made from rice flour/wheat flour with a stuffing of coconut, jaggery and some other condiments. It can be either steam-cooked or fried and the coconut can be fresh/dry grated. A karanji is similar but has the shape of the 4th day moon.

There are also public celebrations of the festival, with local communities (mandals) vying with each other to put up the biggest murti. The festival is the time for a lot of cultural activities like songs, dramas and orchestra.

Today, the Ganesh Festival is not only a popular festival - it has become a very critical and important economic activity for Maharashtra. Many artists, industries, and businesses survive on this mega-event. Ganesh Festival also provides a stage for budding artists to present their art to the public.

108 Names of Shri Ganesha ( Ganapati or Lambodara )
1. Akhurath One who has Mouse as His Charioteer
2. Alampata Ever Eternal Lord
3. Amit Incomparable Lord
4. Anantachidrupamayam Infinite and Consciousness Personified
5. Avaneesh Lord of the whole World
6. Avighna Remover of Obstacles
7. Balaganapati Beloved and Lovable Child
8. Bhalchandra Moon-Crested Lord
9. Bheema Huge and Gigantic
10. Bhupati Lord of the Gods
11. Bhuvanpati God of the Gods
12. Buddhinath God of Wisdom
13. Buddhipriya Knowledge Bestower
14. Buddhividhata God of Knowledge
15. Chaturbhuj One who has Four Arms
16. Devadeva Lord of All Lords
17. Devantakanashakarin Destroyer of Evils and Asuras
18. Devavrata One who accepts all Penances
19. Devendrashika Protector of All Gods
20. Dharmik One who gives Charity
21. Dhoomravarna Smoke-Hued Lord
22. Durja Invincible Lord
23. Dvaimatura One who has two Mothers
24. Ekaakshara He of the Single Syllable
25. Ekadanta Single-Tusked Lord
26. Ekadrishta Single-Tusked Lord
27. Eshanputra Lord Shiva's Son
28. Gadadhara One who has The Mace as His Weapon
29. Gajakarna One who has Eyes like an Elephant
30. Gajanana Elephant-Faced Lord
31. Gajananeti Elephant-Faced Lord
32. Gajavakra Trunk of The Elephant
33. Gajavaktra One who has Mouth like an Elephant
34. Ganadhakshya Lord of All Ganas
35. Ganadhyakshina Leader of All The Celestial Bodies
36. Ganapati Lord of All Ganas
37. Gaurisuta The Son of Gauri (Parvati)
38. Gunina One who is The Master of All Virtues
39. Haridra One who is Golden Colored
40. Heramba Mother's Beloved Son
41. Kapila Yellowish-Brown Colored
42. Kaveesha Master of Poets
43. Kriti Lord of Music
44. Kripalu Merciful Lord
45. Krishapingaksha Yellowish-Brown Eyed
46. Kshamakaram Place of Forgiveness
47. Kshipra One who is easy to Appease
48. Lambakarna Large-Eared Lord
49. Lambodara The Huge Bellied Lord
50. Mahabala Enormously Strong Lord
51. Mahaganapati Omnipotent and Supreme Lord
52. Maheshwaram Lord of The Universe
53. Mangalamurti All Auspicious Lord
54. Manomay Winner of Hearts
55. Mrityuanjaya Conqueror of Death
56. Mundakarama Abode of Happiness
57. Muktidaya Bestower of Eternal Bliss
58. Musikvahana One who has Mouse as Charioteer
59. Nadapratithishta One who Appreciates and Loves Music
60. Namasthetu Vanquisher of All Evils and Vices and Sins
61. Nandana Lord Shiva's Son
62. Nideeshwaram Giver of Wealth and Treasures
63. Omkara One who has the Form of OM
64. Pitambara One who has Yellow-Colored Body
65. Pramoda Lord of All Abodes
66. Prathameshwara First Among All
67. Purush The Omnipotent Personality
68. Rakta One who has Red-Colored Body
69. Rudrapriya Beloved of Lord Shiva
70. Sarvadevatman Acceptor of All Celestial offerings
71. Sarvasiddhanta Bestower of Skills and Wisdom
72. Sarvatman Protector of The Universe
73. Hambhavi The Son of Parvati
74. Shashivarnam One who has a Moon like Complexion
75. Shoorpakarna Large-Eared Lord
76. Shuban All Auspicious Lord
77. Shubhagunakanan One who is The Master of All Virtues
78. Shweta One who is as Pure as the White Color
79. Siddhidhata Bestower of Success and Accomplishments
80. Siddhipriya Bestower of Wishes and Boons
81. Siddhivinayaka Bestower of Success
82. Skandapurvaja Elder Brother of Skanda (Lord Kartikeya)
83. Sumukha Auspicious Face
84. Sureshwaram Lord of All Lords
85. Swaroop Lover of Beauty
86. Tarun Ageless
87. Uddanda Nemesis of Evils and Vices
88. Umaputra The Son of Goddess Uma (Parvati)
89. Vakratunda Curved Trunk Lord
90. Varaganapati Bestower of Boons
91. Varaprada Granter of Wishes and Boons
92. Varadavinayaka Bestower of Success
93. Veeraganapati Heroic Lord
94. Vidyavaridhi God of Wisdom
95. Vighnahara Remover of Obstacles
96. Vignaharta Demolisher of Obstacles
97. Vighnaraja Lord of All Hindrances
98. Vighnarajendra Lord of All Obstacles
99. Vighnavinashanaya Destroyer of All Obstacles and Impediments
100. Vigneshwara Lord of All Obstacles
101. Vikat Huge and Gigantic
102. Vinayaka Lord of All
103. Vishwamukha Master of The Universe
104. Vishwaraja King of the World
105. Yagnakaya Acceptor of All Sacred and Sacrificial Offerings
106. Yashaskaram Bestower of Fame and Fortune
107. Yashvasin Beloved and Ever Popular Lord
108. Yogadhipa The Lord of Meditation