Why is Deity Ganapati first worshipped before any pooja or task ?
Ganapati is the nurturer, master (swami) of the directions. Other deities cannot reach the site of ritualistic worship (puja) from any direction without His permission.
Ganapati is the nurturer, master (swami) of the directions. Other deities cannot reach the site of ritualistic worship (puja) from any direction without His permission.
The Ganesh Pujan is done all over but what is more important is to study the science behind it and perform the religious rituals and righteous actions in the right manner so that maximum spiritual benefit can be obtained from it.
Sage Mudgal has written the Ganeshasahastranam containing the thousand Names of Shri Ganapati. Read more about different names of Shri Ganapati in this article.
Greater the similarity of the Deity’s two-dimensional form (a picture) or three-dimensional form (an Idol) with the Deity’s original form, higher will be its ability to attract the Deity’s Principle.
This article aims to provide the devotees with some vital information on Shri Ganapati, His uniqueness and special missions in God’s Creation. Shri Ganapati comprehends the language we speak, He is also a Deity who is easily appeased.
The three leaflets of the tri-foliage Durva have the ability to absorb Ganesh Principle and absorbing the Shiva Principle and Shakti Principle.
Article about origin and meaning of word ‘Ganapati’ and places of swayambhu Ganapati, the famous Ganapati idols in India and Mahaganapati.