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Vighna Ganapati is the ninth form among the 32 forms of Lord Ganesha described in Hindu scriptures. The descriptions of these 32 forms are found in texts such as the Mudgala Purana, Ganesha Purana and Tattvanidhi. Vighna Ganapati is also known by the name Vighnesha Ganapati.
Lord Vighna Ganapati is the master of all obstacles and the remover of hindrances. He is worshipped as the deity who governs obstacles. Devout worship of Vighna Ganapati removes all kinds of difficulties that arise in life. At the same time, Lord Vighna Ganapati creates obstacles in the path of the wicked and sinful, thereby punishing them for their misdeeds.
This form of Lord Ganapati is a reservoir of positive energy and worshipping Him liberates devotees from negative thoughts and influences. This form of Lord Ganesha is often compared to Lord Vishnu. It is an exceedingly majestic and opulent form of Ganesha, in which He is adorned with various precious ornaments and divine jewels.
In Vedic astrology, Rohini Nakshatra is associated with the Vighna Ganapati form of Lord Ganesha. Therefore, many devotees worship Vighna Ganapati for the removal of afflictions related to Rohini Nakshatra and for the attainment of its auspicious results.
In the Vighna Ganapati form, Lord Ganesha is described as having a complexion like pure gold. He is depicted in Ashtabhuja Rupa, i.e., with eight arms and radiates brilliance through numerous ornaments. In His eight hands, He holds a conch shell, a sugarcane bow, Pushpa Bana, i.e., flower-arrow, Parashu, Pasha, discus, broken tusk and Ankusha, i.e., goad and in His trunk He carries Manjari, i.e., a bouquet or floral cluster.
Shri Vighna Ganapati is another form of Lord Ganesha, and therefore His family is the same as that of Lord Ganesha. His father is Lord Shiva and His mother is Goddess Parvati. Lord Kartikeya is His brother and Ashoka Sundari is His sister.
Mula Mantra -
ॐ विघ्न गणपतये नमः।
Om Vighna Ganapataye Namah।
Dhyana Mantra -
अथ विघ्नगणपतिध्यानम् -
शंखेक्षुचापकुसुमेषुकुठारपाशचक्रस्वदंतसृणिमंजरिकाशराद्यैः॥
पाणिश्रितैःपरिसमीहितभूषणश्रीविघ्नेश्वरोविजयतेतपनीयगौरः॥1॥ स्वर्णवर्णः॥
Atha Vighnaganapatidhyanam -
Shankhekshuchapakusumeshukutharapashachakrasvadantasrinimanjarikasharadyaih॥
Panishritaihparisamihitabhushanashrivighneshvarovijayatetapaniyagaurah॥1॥ Svarnavarnah॥
Padachchheda -
शंखेक्षुचापकुसुमेषुकुठारपाश-
-चक्रस्वदंतसृणिमंजरिकाशराद्यैः।
पाणिश्रितैः परिसमीहितभूषणश्री-
-विघ्नेश्वरो विजयते तपनीयगौरः॥
Shankhekshuchapakusumeshukutharapasha-
-Chakrasvadantasrinimanjarikasharadyaih।
Panishritaih Parisamihitabhushanashri-
-Vighneshvaro Vijayate Tapaniyagaurah॥
Meaning - "Victory always be to Lord Vighna Ganapati, who holds a conch shell, sugarcane bow, flower-arrows, axe, Pasha, discus, His broken tusk, Srini, i.e., a sharp blade, flower clusters, and spear in His lotus-like hands, who is adorned with splendid divine ornaments, who destroys obstacles and whose complexion shines like pure gold refined in fire."
Dwatrinsha Namavali of Lord Ganesha is provided with Hindi meanings. These names are chanted to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
The divine eight incarnations of Lord Ganesha are collectively known as Ashta Vinayaka. Vakratunda, Ekadanta, Mahodara and Gajanana are some popular forms of Ashta Vinayaka.
Lord Ganesha is one of the most popular deities in Hindu Dharma. He is revered as Pratham Pujya i.e. He is worshipped first among all the deities. He is worshipped to remove all kinds of obstacles.
In the Hindu calendar, there are two Chaturthi in every lunar month, out of which the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha that comes after the full moon is called Sankashti Chaturthi. The fast of Sankashti Chaturthi is more popular in western and southern region of India, especially in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
In the Hindu calendar, there are two Chaturthi in every lunar month. The Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha that comes after Amavasya is called Ganesha Chaturthi. In Kerala, Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated in Chingam Masam during Shukla Paksha Chaturthi and might fall in Shravana month.
Most popular Aarti dedicated to Lord Ganesha is given with lyrics and recitation video. Devotees sing this Aarti to please Lord Ganesha and seek his blessings.
'Ganesha Chalisa' is a hymn composed of 40 Chaupais in the praise of Lord Ganesha. One can get rid of all the obstacles by reciting Ganesha Chalisa.
This is a very melodious and popular Aarti dedicated to the Vinayaka form of Lord Ganesha. This Aarti is sung on various occasions related to Lord Ganesha.
According to Hindu calendar, Shukla Paksha Vinayaka Chaturthi of the Bhadrapada month is known as Ganesha Chaturthi. The birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha is celebrated as Ganesha Chaturthi. Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the God of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune.
Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Ganesha is a collection of 108 divine names of Lord Ganesha. One can recite these names to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
