Lord Vinayaga is the first god in the Hindu tradition. Every Hindu worships Lord Vinayaka as an obstacle remover and people will worship him daily before doing their daily routines. Lord Vinayaka is the symbol of Wisdom and Faith. He is regarded as the god of gods. Lord Ganesh Temple is situated in almost all parts of India. Even under a tree, he will be available. He cannot be ignored when we start a new venture or any other new engagement.
Lord Vinayaga’s Blessings and My Mother’s Devotion
My mother Mrs. R. Saraswathi has written Sri Vinayaka Puranam along with Muruga Puranam (Two Parts) for Prema Presuram, Rangarajapuram, Kodambakkam, Chennai during the 1960’s. Still now, those books are available in all leading book shops. Several times she has been safeguarded by Lord Ganesha from various accidents and ill health. Vinayaka Chaturthi is celebrated in all parts of India with much joy and interest. Idols of Vinayaka will be found all over the streets on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
Lord Vinayaga in Puranas and Divine Importance
It is mentioned in our puranas that even divine gods worship Lord Vinayaga before doing any new activity. Such a kind of importance is given for Lord Ganapathi. Since he emerged from Goddess Parvathi, he possesses the Sakthi element — that is, protecting and safeguarding the people and removing the evil elements in their life.
Lord Vinayaga in Temples Across India
Almost in all Shiva and Vishnu temples, Lord vinayaga’s idol will be there. Abhishekam and Archanai will be done with much speciality. He is also called as Aingaran, five hands including his thumbikai. Aingarathane, Anaimugane is the most popular song of Lord Vinayaka which will be sung during VinayakaChathurthi in temples.
Lord Vinayaga’s Presence in Other Temples
Lord Vinayaka’s statue will be there is almost all hindu temples. In some Raghavendra Mutts and Sai Baba Temple also, in the entrance, Lord Vinayaka Idol will be there. People can perform pooja to Lord Ganapathi without much strain. By offering Arukampul itself while performing archanai, he will be satisfied and will fulfil our needs and wants.If we worship him with pure bhakti, he will be readily available to come to our house and will partake with our neiveidiyams and bless us.Lord Ganesha’s history is described in many puranas. He was blessed and got various boons and also got the first god position from thedivine gods.
Lord Vinayaga’s Divine History and Qualities
He is the elder brother of Lord Muruga, and described as a playful boy during his childhoold, similar to that of Lord Krishna. He is very fond of Mothagams. It is advisable to prepare Mothagams during every Sankataharachathurthi( which comes once in a month) and to offer to Lord Ganapathi as Neiveidiyam along with various flowers and Arukampul. If we face any problem and call him, instantly he will be available and clear our problems. His vahana is Mushika.In Hindu trinity, he is praised by various sages as remover of obstacles, bring luck to people, fulfilment of needs and wishes of people and finally giving salvation.
Lord Vinayaga’s Role in Hindu Trinity and Worship
In Hindu trinity, he is praised by various sages as remover of obstacles, bringer of luck to people, fulfiller of needs and wishes of people, and finally giving salvation. He is praised with various slokams. Woman sage and poet Avvaiyar has written songs on him. Hence it is advisable for each and every person to worship Lord Ganapathy before doing any work and also before worshiping any other god.
Famous Temples of Lord Vinayaga
His famous temples are situated in Chittoor District – Kanipakkam Vinayaka temple, and also in Mumbai – Ganeshji Temple, Karnataka – Idagunji Vinayaka Devaru, Trichy – Malaikottai Temple. Almost in all temples, free food is being offered as prasadam for about 100 to 200 devotees.
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