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According to the Amanta Hindu calendar, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Shravana month (Purnimanta Bhadrapada month) is celebrated as day of Heramba Sankashti. On the day of Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi, Heramba Ganapati form, one of the 32 forms of Lord Ganesha, is worshipped. Lord Heramba is depicted with five heads and ten arms. Lord Heramba mounts on a Lion. According to Brahmavaivarta Purana, 'He' means helpless or weak and 'Ramba' means to protect. Hence, Heramb means 'Protector of the helpless and the weak'.
Worship of Heramba Ganapati has been suggested by scholars to overcome difficult problems. Damayanti had observed this fast on the instructions of Maharishi Sharabhanga to get King Nala back after separation. As a result of this fast, she was reunited with King Nala. Lord Heramba is also considered very important by the followers of Tantra Marga.
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.
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.
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.
A brief summary on Vinayaka Chaturthi is given of this page. It is also known as Vinayaka Chavithi or Vinayagar Chaturthi. Lord Ganesha's devotees keep fast on this day.
Learn how to do Ganesha Murti Sthapana on this page. Chaturthi and Chaturdashi Tithi are considered auspicious to perform the Ganesha Sthapana.
Learn here complete detailed Ganesha Chaturthi Puja Vidhi. It's a Shodashopachara Vinayaka Chaturthi Puja Vidhi with step by step explanation.
Ganesha Anga Puja is usually performed on Ganesha Chaturthi and other festivals related to the Lord Ganesha. Each vital body part of God Ganesha is worshipped with Mantras in Anga Puja.
Ganesha Twenty One Names Puja is also known as Eka-Vimshati Name Puja which is dedicated to the Lord Ganesha who is lord of knowledge and wisdom.
List of 21 Patra for Ganesha Chaturthi Puja is given here. There are 21 types of Patras i.e. leaves which are used for worshipping Lord Ganesha on special occasions.
On Ganesha Visarjana day the idol of Lord Ganesha is immersed in water body, usually in lakes or ponds after a large procession. Ananta Chaturdashi is considered the most important day for Ganesha Visarjana.
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.
Some of the most important Ganesha Mantras are listed here. A powerful Ganesha Yantra is also given which one can keep at one's home or office at the place of worship.
'Vakratunda Mahakaya' Mantra is one of the most significant and popular Mantras of Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha gets easily pleased by chanting this Mantra.
Simple and beautiful Ganesha Rangoli designs are given on this page. These Rangoli can be used on various special occasions related to Lord Ganesha.
Here you can send E-cards of Lord Ganesha to your loved ones. There are so many beautiful and artistic E-cards which are available on this page.
Share these amazing Ganesha Chaturthi Messages with your friends and family on the auspicious occasions of Ganesha Chaturthi.
Kerala Vinayaka Chaturthi is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi in Chingam Masam as per the Malayalam Calendar. People worship Lord Ganesha on this day.
