ASHTAVINAYAK TEMPLES IN INDIA

This is a set of eight Ganesha temples in situated in various districts of Maharshtra state in India.

Shree Mayureshwar / Moreshwar:
Situated at Moregaon, 64 Kms. From Pune

Shree Chintamani:
Situated at Theur, 25 Kms. From Pune

Shree Mahaganpati:
Situated at Ranjangaon, 54 Kms. From pune

Shree Varad Vinayak:
Situated at Mahad, 20 Kms. From Khandala

Shree Siddhivinayak:
Situated at Siddhatek on the banks of Bhima near Ahmednagar

Shree Ballaleshwar:
Situated at Pali 38 Kms. From Khopoli

Shree Vighneshwar:
Situated at Ozar, 102 Kms. From pune

Shree Girijatmaka:
Situated on a hill on the banks of Kukdi river at Lenyadri

Public Celebrations of Ganpati

Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak was the founder of Public celebrations of Ganpati Festival.

He began to celebrate it in 1893 at Pune, India.

Lokmanya is the name given by public out of respect which means 'accepted by all as the leader' During the British rule, people were prohibited of gathering in large numbers. In order to make this possible, one of the Greatest Freedom Fighters of India, Lokmanya Tilak, started to celebrate Ganpati Publicly, and for that religious reason, people could gather Publicly.

He revived it in the form of a public festival.

This facilitated to restore unity between the public in order to fight against the British rulers.

Ganpati pics from Mumbai

Check out Ganpati pics from Mumbai

http://mumbaichaganpati-2008.blogspot.com/

Photos taken with full enthusiasm by Paresh Paleja.

108 Names Of Lord Ganesha, Name & Meaning

108 Names Of Lord Ganesha, Name & Meaning
1 -Akhurath One who has Mouse as His Charioteer
2 -Alampata Ever Eternal Lord
3 -Amit Incomparable Lord
4 -Anantachidrup amayam 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 &nbs! p; 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 O ne 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 -Ganadhyaksh ina 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 &! nbsp; 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 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 &n! bsp; One who has the Form Of OM
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 C! elestial Offerings
71 -Sarvasiddhanta Bestower of Skills and Wisdom
72 -Sarvatman Protector of The Universe
73 -Shambhavi The Son of Parvati
74 -Shashivarnam One who has a Moon like Complexion
75 -Shoorpakarna &n! bsp; 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 Kartik)
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 (Parvati)
89 -Vakratunda Curved Trunk Lord
90 -Varaganapati Bestower of Boons
91 -Varaprada Grant! er 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 De s troyer of All Obstacles and Impediments
100 -Vigneshwara Lord of All Obstacles
101 -Vikat Huge and Gigantic
102 -Vinayaka Lord of All
103 -Vishwamukha Master of The Universe
104 -Vishwaraja King of The World
105 -Yagnakaya Acceptor of All Sacred and Sacrficial Offerings
106 -Yashaskaram Bestower of Fame and Fortune
107 -Yashvasi n Beloved and Ever Popular Lord
108 -Yogadhipa The Lord of Meditation

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. Ganesh Chaturthi is related to Lord Ganesha. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi in Sanskrit, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu. It is the birthday of Lord Ganesha. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on every 4th day of the month of Bhaadrapada. Ganesha is considered as the supreme God of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. The clay model of Lord Ganesha is made 2-3 months prior to the day of Ganesh Chaturthi. The size of this idol may vary from 3/4th of an inch to over 25 feet. Ladoos are distributed on the day-by tradition ladoos were placed in different corners of the house and eaten before the meal. Milk is offered to idols of lord Ganesh at home and at temples, and Ganesh puja is performed at all temples and hi-house prayer rooms. Fasting, feasting and distribution of sweets offered to Lord Ganesh are important aspects of Ganesh chaturthi rituals in India. Ganesh Chaturthi became a major festival of Maharashtra, where thousands of gigantic idols of lord Ganesh are immersed by huge processions of worshipers shouting, Ganpati Bapa Morya, in the Arabian sea and rivers of the state. The festival has now gained popularity all over India.......
Ganpati Bapa Moria........Mangal Murti Moria.........

Bandana

Ganpati Bappa Moria pudcha varsi lokarya....11

Lord Shree Ganesh
is god of knowledge and the remover of obstacles.
Lord Ganesha
is worshipped,
or at least remembered,
in the beginning of any auspicious performance
for blessings and auspiciousness. He has four hands,
elephant's head and a big belly. His vehicle is a tiny mouse.
In his hands he carries a rope
(to carry devotees to the truth),
an axe (to cut devotees' attachments),
and a sweet dessert ball "Laddoo"
(to reward devotees for spiritual activity).
His fourth hand's palm is always
extended to bless people. A unique combination
of his elephant like head and a quick moving tiny mouse
vehicle represents tremendous wisdom, intelligence, and presence of mind.

Ganpati Bappa Moria pudcha varsi lokarya....10

Ganpati Bappa Moria pudcha varsi lokarya....9