Ganesha Chaturthi 2022: Various Names of Lord Ganesha And Their Significance
Originating from Sanskrit, Ganesha signifies the 'ruler' (isha) of a 'large number of individuals' (gana). In like manner, the name 'Ganapati' (or Ganadhyakshaya) by which the Shiv-Parvati child is generally known, additionally implies something very simi
In 2022, Ganesha Chaturthi is falling on August 31. Beginning today the festival will end on Anant Chaturdashi, September 9. Ganesh Chaturthi is famously known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, or Vinayaka Chaviti, just like Lord Ganesha's several names. As per the Hindu mythological scriptures, Lord Ganesha has 108 names with each name having its own significance.
Originating from Sanskrit, Ganesha signifies the 'ruler' (isha) of a 'large number of individuals' (gana). In like manner, the name 'Ganapati' (or Ganadhyakshaya) by which the Shiv-Parvati child is generally known, additionally implies something very similar.
Here, we have a list of some common names of Lord Ganesha along with their significance.
Gajanan
The elephant-headed god is referred to by this name as he is the one with the elephant's (gaja) face (anan). As per the Mudgala Purana, Gajanan is Ganesha's eighth symbol to whom Lobhasura had given up.
Vighnaharta
'Vighna' suggests inconveniences while 'harta' signifies one who eliminates. Ganesha is frequently tended to by this name that recommends the heavenly power which Ganesha encapsulates, that is the capacity to eliminate issues and sufferings from the enthusiasts' lives.
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Vinayaka
This is one more name of 'Gaurisuta' (Gauri's child) that is like Vighnaharta. It implies one who is a pro at eliminating all obstructions.
Ekadanta
The single-tusked Ganesha has one half-broken tooth and thus the name 'eka' (one), 'danta' (tooth). The legend says that Parashuram lashed out and chipped one of Ganesha's teeth when the last option attempted to prevent him from meeting Shiva.
Vakratunda
This is Ganesha's most memorable manifestation that implies a bent (vakra) trunk (tunda). He recovered the lost realm of divine beings by overcoming the evil presence Matsara.
Lambodara
It is a real sense implying the one with a tremendous tummy. As per Mudgala Purana, Ganesha in Lambodara symbol safeguarded the divine beings from the irksome Krodhasura.
