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108 Names of Lord Ganesh

108 Names of Lord Ganesh - with names and meanings

1) Akhuratha - 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 (Gods)
35) Ganadhyakshina - Leader of All The Celestial Bodies
36) Ganapati - Lord of All Ganas (Gods)
37) Gaurisuta - The Son of Gauri (Parvati)
38) Gunina - One who is The Master of All Virtues
39) Haridra - One who is Golden Coloured
40) Heramba - Mother's Beloved Son
41) Kapila - Yellowish-Brown Coloured
42) Kaveesha - Master of Poets
43) Krti - Lord of Music
44) Kripalu - Merciful Lord
45) Krishapingaksha - Yellowish-Brown Eyed
46) Kshamakaram - The 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 His 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 Omkara (OHM)
64) Pitambara - One who has Yellow-Coloured Body
65) Pramoda - Lord of All Abodes
66) Prathameshwara - First Among All
67) Purush - The Omnipotent Personality
68) Rakta - One who has Red-Coloured 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) Shambhavi - The Son of Goddess Parvathi
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 Colour
79) Siddhidhata - Bestower of Success and Accomplishments
80) Siddhipriya - Bestower of Wishes and Boons
81) Siddhivinayaka - Bestower of Success
82) Skandapurvaja - Elder Brother of Skand (Lord Muruga)
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 (Goddess Parvathi)
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 everyone
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
109) Yashvasin - Beloved and Ever Popular Lord
108) Yogadhipa - The Lord of Meditation

Karpaka Vinayakar Temple - Karpaka Vinayagar Temple

Hi friends I'm back with some information about the famous Karpaka Vinayakar Temple - one of the oldest of its kind in Tamil Nadu. Please read on to more on this ancinet Lord Ganesha temple...

Karpaka Vinayakar Temple, popularly known as Pillayarpatti Temple, is one of the oldest cave temples in Tamil Nadu. Located at Pillayarpatti, this 1600-year-old shrine of Lord Ganesh enshrines a six feet tall idol of Karpaka Vinayakar. Lord Ganesh is known here as Karpaka Vinayakar or Desi Vinayaka Pillaiyar.

In Karpaka Vinayakar Temple, Lord Ganesh is enshrined facing north and is portrayed with two arms and a trunk curled toward his right (valampuri mode). The temple is also famous for the rock cut images of Lord Shiva and Lingodbhavar, Marudankudi Eesar and his consort Vaadaamalar Mangai.

The pillars of Karpaka Vinayakar Temple are of pre-Pallava origin. The temple also features numerous inscriptions which date back to AD 1091 and AD 1238. The temple features a Rajagopuram, a vimana and a beautiful temple tank.

The annual Vinayaka Chaturthi Festival celebrated in Pillayarpatti Temple attracts large number of devotees from all over Tamil Nadu. The festival is held in the months of August and September for 10 days. On the 9th day the deity is covered with about 80 kg of sandal wood paste.

Karpaka Vinayakar Temple is also known by various names such as Desigavinayaga Pillaiyar Temple, Sri Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Cave Temple, and often Pillayar Temple. Karpaka Vinayakar Temple can be easily accessed from Karaikudi Junction Railway Station and Pudukkottai Railway Station. Pillayarpatti is just eight kilometers from the temple.

I'll be back to you with more information about Karpaka Vinayagar Temple and its history.

Ayurveda – the ancient Hindu science of health and medicine

Ayurveda – the ancient Hindu science of health and medicine

Ayurveda is the ancient Hindu science of health and medicine originated in India some thousands of years ago. Ayurveda is the combination of two Sanskrit words Ayu (life) and Veda (knowledge of). Ayurveda also had a tradition of surgery. Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita are the two early texts of Ayurveda. Both texts has detailed descriptions of the treatments and medicines used in Ayurveda.

According to the ancient Sankhya Veda (Sankhya theory of cosmology), Ayurveda is based on the five great elements (Panchabhootha) such as aether (space), air, fire, water, and earth.

Ayurveda medicine or Ayurvedic type of medicine is mainly divided into eight branches such as:

1) Kaya chikilsa (general medicine)
2) Shalya (surgery)
3) Shalakya (ENT and Ophthalmology)
4) Bala (Pediatrics and Gynecology)
5) Damshitra (toxicology)
6) Graha (Psychotherapy)
7) Jara (rejuvenation)
8) Vrishya (Aphrodisiacs)

Ayurveda is considered as the knowledge of the body and its needs. Ayurveda can provide one with the complete guidelines on daily routines, lifestyle, diet, and the types of activities one should undertake for a comfortable life.

Ayurveda is the knowledge of the body and its needs, and gives complete guidelines on diet, daily routines, lifestyle, and the kind of activities to be undertaken for a comfortable life. Ayurveda can help one to maintain a good physical well-being of his body. Besides this, Ayurveda also touches upon the spiritual and psychological dimensions of human existence. This is one of the main reasons why Ayurveda is becoming more and more popular in all parts of the world.

It is seen that nowadays Ayurveda has become much popular in the Western countries. The main Ayurvedic treatments in the Western countries include primarily massage, and dietary and herbal advice. Ayurvedic treatments are aimed at restoring the harmony and balance to the patient’s mind-body system.
Ayurveda

The massive, yet minutely chiseled Sun Temple at Konark – Indian Tourism

The massive, yet minutely chiseled Sun Temple at Konark – Indian Tourism

The Sun Temple at Konark, in Orissa, India, was designed as an aesthetic chariot of the Sun God. The temple was so close to the shore that it was a navigational point referred to as the “Black Pagoda”.

Art historian Percy Brown (1872 – 1955) opined “had the early European visitors reached Konarka just about the time they saw the Taj Mahal, they would have listed Konarka and not the Taj Mahal as one of the Seven Wonders of the World”. Is the Sun Temple at Konark that much beautiful? Yes it is!! And those who have seen both (the temple and the Taj Mahal) would agree to Percy Brown’s opinion.

This minutely chiseled temple was designed as an enormous but aesthetic chariot of Lord Surya - the Sun God. The celestial chariot has 24 massive wheels and is drawn by seven splendidly carved mighty horses. The Sun Temple was raised by King Narasimhadeva (1238-64 AD) of the Ganga Dynasty. It is believed that 1200 architects toiled for 12 years to built this temple coasting the kingdom 12 year’s revenue.

The whole temple complex is housed in a vast quadrangle, bounded by a fortress-like boundary wall. Situated near the main temple is the Nata Mandira which boasts beautiful carvings of musicians and dancers in various poses. The Archaeological Survey of India runs the Sun Temple Museum which showcases an excellent collection of sculptures from the temple ruins. The annual Konark Dance Festival, held in the first week of December, is attended by thousands of renowned dancers from all over India.

The Sun Temple of Konark is now protected under UNESCO’s World Heritage Site Project.

Konark is located 64 km North of Bhubaneswar and 33 km East of Puri in Orissa, India. Biju Patnaik Airport in Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport. Konark is well linked to Puri and Bhubaneswar by road.