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Kshethra Vinayaka Temple,Sri Mun கூேத்திர(வயல்)விநாயகர் ஆலயம், gரீமூல ශී ගණි දෙවි දේවාලය (වෙලේ), මුළු
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Edited by: B.S.Sarma, Kshethra Vinayaka T.
Lord Ganesha is the lord of beginnings, as per th of obstacles. Hindu God Ganesha represents wis the most worshipped God of the Hindu religion.
work to ensure hassle-free work. Apart from this with right direction and stability of mind. Lord C The most commonly chanted prayers of Ganesha
Al Gamma am twa Ganpatigui Kavim kaveenaa mupantas Jyestharaajam brahmanaan Ananah Shrun van moothib
Meaning: The Lord of spiritual faith, son of Lorc
Ganesha has no comparison. He is the senior Lol
devotee's prayers. I invite Lord Ganesha to visit here.
Gajaananam Bhool
Kapita Jamboophaa
Umaasutam Shoka
Namaami Vighneswa
Meaning : Lord Vinayaka (Ganesha) is the Su! always attended by the group of his followers (C fruits. Ganesha is the son of Goddess Uma (Pai pain. We salute to the lotus feet God.
Shuklaambara L Shashi Varnam Prasanna Vad Sarva Vighna
Meaning: Lord Ganesha always dressed in white like that of ash glowing with spiritual splendor. I meditate on the God who can destroy all obstac

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neswaram,Chilaw,Sri Lanka. ர்னேஸ்வரம், சிலாபம், இலங்கை,
හීනේස්සරම, හලාවත, ශීලoකා. inneswaram(2yahoo.com
emple,Sri Munneswaram,Chilaw,Sri Lanka.
e Hindu mythology. Shri Ganesh is the remover dom, intellect and knowledge. God Ganesha is People worship Ganesha before starting any , Ganesha is also adored by people, to bless them Ganesha.
l, is;
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n havaenahe
ra vastantan
m brahmanaspatha hi seedh asadhanam -(Rig Veda 2.23. II)
i Shiva, is the wisest among the wise. The Lord rd of the Vedic mantras, who listens to the to this site with prosperous things and be seated
a Ganaadhi Sevitam lla Saara Bhakshitan Vinaasha Kaaranam ura Paada Pankajan"
preme Being with an elephant head. Ganesha is janas). He likes to eat wood-apple and rose-apple rvati). Ganesha is the destroyer of all misery and
Dharam Vishnum, Chatur Bhujam, anam Dhyaayet, Upashaanthaye.
represents purity. He is with gray complexion The Lord with bright countenance has four arms. :les whether material or spiritual.

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"Aum Parvati Putaaye, Gajaananam Bho Kapitta Janbooph Umaasutan Shok Namaami Vighnesi
Meaning: Lord Ganesha is the Supreme Being by the group of his followers (Ganas). He love Jamboophala). Ganpati is the son of Goddess misery and pain. We salute to the lotus feet Go
"Vakratunda Mahaka Nirvighnam Kuru Mey De
Meaning: Lord Ganesha has a curved trunk wi million suns. May the Lord, remove all the pro
"Ekadantam Mahalakaayar Lambodaram Vishaalaaxam
Meaning: Obeisance to Lord Ganesha, the one God, whose complexion is like that of molten
"Ekadanta Mahakay Nirbighnam kurume de
Oh, Lord Ganesh, with curved trunk and mass of suns, please bless me so that I do
"Sirikantho Mathulo Yas Janakaha Sankaro Devaha
Meaning: The lord, for whom Lord Vishnu is one, Parvati and whose father is Lord Shiva. I
"Prasanna Vinaayakam De Sarva Vigna Haram Nithya
Meaning: The Lord Sri Prasanna Vinaayaka, removes all obstacles of all his devotees at all elephant. I pray to the divine Ganesha.
"Agajaanana Padmaark Anekadantham Bhaktaar
Meaning: Lord Ganesha, the elephant faced is single tusked Ganesha is the giver of boons. I

Hara Hara Hara Mahadev ta Ganaadhi Sevitan ala Saara Bhakshitan Vinaasha Kaaranam vara Paada Pankajam"
with an elephant head. Ganesha is always attended to eat wood-apple and rose-apple fruits (Kapitta, ma (Parvati). Ganesha is the destroyer of all
d.
ya, Suryakoti Samaprabha va, Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada"
h a powerful body. He has the brilliance of a blems from the actions I aim to achieve.
!, Taptakaajnchanasannibh amh , Vandeaham Gananaayakamh"
tusked, huge-bodied, big-bellied, and large-eyed gold. I surrender myself to such great lord.
a Surya koti samaprabha, 'va sarbakaryeshu sarbada"
ive body, the one whose splendor is equal to illions
not face any obstacles in my endeavors.
ya, Jananee Sarva Mangalaa , Tam Vande" Kunjaraananam"
he Uncle, whose mother is the divine auspicious offer salutations to Sri Ganesha, the Omkara.
vam, Perivana Pura Samsthitham m, Vandhe Sri Kunjaraananam"
who lives in his Temple of Pearland; one who times; one who has the Omkara face of the
am, Gajaananam Aharnisham aam, Ekadantam Upaasmahey"
like Sun to the lotus face of Mother Parvati. The salute the great lord to grant us a boon.

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Vinayaka (Ganapathi)
Gayathri refers to a unique Vedic meter used in consciousness on the Deity. The three gayathrih (pujas & yajnas). They may also be recited as au desired number of times, while gently regulating given by one's guru to establish a deep inner con
Aum ekadantaya vidimahe vakr tanno dantih prachodayat (-G
Aum ekadantaya vidimahe -We devote our vakratundaya dhimahi -We meditate u tanno dantih prachodayat -May the tuskec
Aum tatpurushaya vidimahevak tanno dantih prachodaya (- Na
Aum tatpurushaya vidimahe -We devote our vakratundaya dhimahi -We meditate u tanno dantih prachodayat -May the tuskec
Aun tat karataya vidimahehasti tanno dantih prachodayat (- M.
Aum tat karataya vidimahe -We devote our hasti mukhaya dhimahi -We meditate o tanno dantih prachodayat -May the tuskec
Unique Manthras (hymns) of Ganesha These manthras (hymns) of Ganesha are siddhin particular powers of Lord Ganesha. When these the prescribed pranayama (rhythmic breathing): results which were aimed at Normally, Ganesha devotee with abundance, prudence and success.
These siddhimanthras (hymns) of Ganesha are s chakras below the muladhara.The effect of thses by one. This results in free consciousness from d lingering anger fear etc.These mantras are chanté recital of these mantra begins with the pranayam one full mala, (108 times). When this is done at a becomes an upasana, which means intense medit
Gayatri refers to a special Vedic mantras for inv The three gayatris below are intoned during puja
Aum Gam Ganapathaye namaha This is a mantra from Ganapati Upanishad.
Aum Sri Ganeshaya namaha Aum Vakrathundaya hum (This is a mantral

hymns (manthras) to invoke and concentrate ymns below are intoned during religious rituals thoritative japa repeated many times as 108 or a
the breath according to systematic rhythms nection with Lord Vinayaka (Ganesha).
atundaya dhimahi anapati Upanishad)
thought to the one-tusked Lord. pon Him who has a curved trunk. One guide us on the right path.
ratundaya dhimahi rayana Upanishad)
thought to that supreme person. pon Him who has a curved trunk. | One guide us on the right path.
mukhaya dhimahi aitrayani Samhita 2.6-9)
thoughts to the mysterious Lord. n His elephant face. | One guide us on the right path.
nantras. Each one of these manthra contains manthras (hymns) of Ganesha are chanted with and sincere devotion, they will yield the expected mantras will ward off all evil and sanctify the
o mystically inclined and erudite of the seven manthras close off the regions of the mind one eep depression, confusion, jealousy, rage, 2d for the spiritual benefit of the devotees.The a .The repetition of the recital mantra is at least a fixed hour and place regularly for 48 days, it ation, that will yield siddhis, or spiritual powers.
oking and focusing realization on Lord Ganesha. s yajnas and japa in connection with the Deity.
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Aum Kshipra Prasadaya namaha Kshipra means instantaneous. If some dangero don't know how to get rid of that trouble, with 1 blessing and purification of one's aura.
Aum shrim hrim klim glaum gam ganapataye vara varada sarva janamme vashamanaya svaha
There are several bija (seed) mantras in this m Your blessings, O Lord. I offer my ego as an ol
Aum Sumukhaya namaha By meditating by this mantra, pleasing manner, be always very beautiful in soul, in spirit. Aum Ekadantaya namaha Ekadanta means one tusk of the face of Lord G made you to have a one-pointed mind. Whoeve devotion will achieve the whole lot. Aum Kapilaya namaha Kapila (red) means that the devotee is able top create colors around himself and around others the colours.
Aum Gajakarnikaya namaha The ears of Ganesha, are like that of elepha the true devotee can sit anywhere and tune channels (chakras) and all 72,000 nadis, to the voice of God or the voice of prophets. T meditation of this mantra. The large Eleph understanding, and a discriminating intelle life.
Aum Lambodaraya namaha The devotee feels that he is in this universe anc contains the miniature of the entire tree in it, th is Aum, and that Aum consciousness in the de' universe.
Aum Vikataya namaha This shows that this world as a dream. When looks like a dream. All of us have taken a role as guru or student, wife or husband, ruler or c Aum Vigh na nashanaya namaha This mantra shows that the Lord Ganesha ren The meditation of this mantra, will remove all and astral bodies are released. Aum Vinayakaya namaha Vinayaka means something under control. By all the problems.
Aum Dhumraketuve namaha Halley's Comet is called Dhumraketu in the V be fear and terror. By meditating this mantral terror.

negative energy is coming your way and you le devotion, practice this mantra for quick
ntra. Among other things, it signals, "Shower lation."
and a beauty comes onto the devotee and he will
nesha.This shows that God broke the duality and has that oneness of mind and single-minded
rovide color therapy. He could be talented to As per the mantra you create, so will you create
nt with constant fanning, which means that this cosmic television (the body) with seven any loka and be able to hear ancestors, angels, The inner ear could develop through the ant head of an elephant symbolizes wisdom, it that one must possess to attain perfection in
all the universes are within him. Like the seed e whole universe is in the sound of creation, which otee and it makes him feels that he is the
ou are in that high consciousness, this whole world o play in this life. We have to play our role in life tizens, all consistent with the role we have taken.
oves all impediment in your life and in the deeds. obstacles and uncreative energy in your physical
meditating this mantra the devotees can overcome
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Aum Ganadhyakshaya namaha A group healing takes place by meditating this n country needing healing. A true devotee can brir control their behaviour. Aum Bhalachandraya namaha Bhala refers to the axis of the forehead Chandra point from where the nectar drips. Aum Gajananaya Namaha Gaja means the elephant. Hence it refers to the elephant symbolizes wisdom, understanding, an to attain perfection in life. Aum Vakrathundaya Namaha In Sanskrit Vakra is curved hence the God is wi Basmasuran was killed by Siva & Vishnu (Vish Basmasuran's son was angry and upset. He didt die and that all the devas should be under his co there was total chaos for some time. All the Dev out of their Brahma Logam & Vaikundam. Alc Viswanathar. On hearing of this Duraasadan can to Kedaram, because the time was not yet right t Devas, an avataram of Lord Ganesha came out c Jada magudam with moon). Uma Devi namedh Vahanam (lion).There ensued a heavy fight betw Ganesha took a huge form (Viswa roopam) & p| Ganesha is the form of Gnanam, all evil thought Duraasadan. Lord Ganesha gave him the job of Vakradhundar's feet doing his duty. Aum Soorppa Karnaya Namaha
The God is seen with , large and auspicious ea Aum Herambhaya Namaha TheGod controls and heroic like a buffalo Aum Skandha Poorvajahya Namaha The elder brother of Skanda according puranice
Lord C
Ganesha is first worshiped before beginning an, Supreme Being to removes obstacles and el mythology, Lord Ganesha is the first son of explained below, the portrayal of lord Gane symbolizes the ideals of perfection as cor philosophical concepts of profound spiritual sig
The wide mouth of Lord Ganesha represents th the world and the large ears signify that a perfec to listen to others and assimilate ideas. The wisdom, understanding, and a discriminating in life. The trunk of the Lord Ganesha can uproot h Likewise, the human mind must be strong enoug and yet delicate enough to explore the subtle r side protruding from the mouth denote the tw.

hantra. Group therapy, group healing or a whole ng an entire group to his mind's arena and can
is the crescent moon. Thus Bhalachandra is that
God with elephant head.The large head of an d a discriminating intellect that one must possess
ith a curved trunk (or broken tusk). When nu in the form of Mohini), Duraasadan, apas & got boons from Siva that he should never ntrol, etc. As usual Siva gave him the varam & as ran into hiding & even Brahma & Vishnu ran f them rushed to Kasi which was ruled by ne to Kasi. All the Gods and Devas rushed away o kill Duraasadan. Soon, on the prayers of the of Uma Devi's face. (with five faces, 10 hands, im Vakradhundar and gave him her Simha veen Vakradhundar & Duraasadan. Finally laced his feet on Duraasandan's head. Since S & the effects of his evil deeds rushed out of destroying all evil in Kasi. He remains under
vidences.
Ganesha
y religious, spiritual or worldly activity. He is the nsures success in human endeavors. In Hindu lord Siva and the Divine Mother Parvati. As sha as the blend of human and animal parts ceived by Hindu sages and illustrates some nificance.
e natural human desire to take pleasure in life in it person is the one who possesses a great capacity large Elephant head of an elephant symbolizes ellect that one must possess to attain perfection in
luge trees and yet lift a needle off the ground. gh to face the ups and downs of the external world ealms of the inner world.The two tusks on either o aspects of the human personality, wisdom and

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emotion and the right tusk represents wisdom left tusk conveys the idea that one must conqu Eyes of the elephant are said to possess natura to be bigger than what they really are. Thus t individual gets "bigger and bigger" in wealth : than Him; that is, surrender one's pride and att The left side of the body of the Lord Ganesha reason and knowledge. The right foot danglin successful life one should utilize knowledge indicate that the Lord is omnipresent and omn the upper right hand signify that in order to attachments and conquer emotions. This enab by earthly temptations, just as a lotus remains hand is shown in a blessing pose, which signif The human body possesses a human heart, wh all. Ganesha's body is usually portrayed we purity, peace and truthfulness. Red symbolizes a perfect person who perforrns all duties in the belly signifies that a perfect individual mus unpleasant experiences of the world. A tray c wealth and prosperity upon His devotees A m the tray of Laddus: a mouse symbalizes the person. A mouse sitting near the feet of Gane conquered his (or her) ego. A mouse gazing a a purified or controlled ego can live in th temptations. The mouse is also the vehicle o order for wisdom to shine forth.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival which comment of Purattaasi, (August or September). The Ganesha. It is the day on which he materialist had acquired extraordinary powers through t the Ashtavinayakas, this is also the birth that performd once in the morning and again in flowers, twenty one of each and white durva and given life in the presence of Brahma, Vis blades of durva grass, he is brought to life st of passage that each Hindu goes through in h omitted). The Ganesha mantra is chanted, fol the head of the idol, which i moved, symbol
 
 
 
 
 

nile the left tusk represents emotion. The broken emotions with wisdom to attain perfection. eceptiveness that allows them to perceive objects elephant eyes symbolize the idea that even if an d wisdom, he should perceive others to be bigger
humility. ymbolizes emotion and the right side symbolizes over the left foot illustrates that in order to live a nd reason to overcome emotions.The four arms otent. An axe in the upper left hand and a lotus in ttain spiritual perfection, one should cut worldly s one to live in the world without being affected in water but is not affected by it. The lower right :S that Ganesha always blesses His devotees. h is a symbol of kindness and compassion toward ring red and yellow clothes. Yellow symbolizes the activity in the world. These are the qualities of world, with purity, peace, and truthfulness.The big have a large capacity to face all pleasant and f "Laddus near the lord denotes that He bestows ouse sitting near the feet of Ganesha and gazing at go that can nibble all that is good and noble in a sha indicates that a perfect person is one who has the Laddus, but not consuming them, denotes that e world without being affected by the worldly f Ganesha, signifying that one must control ego in
:es on the fourth day of the bright half of the month lay commemorates certain events connected with 'd as Mayureshwara, to kill the demon Sindhu, who he worship of Surya. Mayureshwara is also one of Siva has chosen to celebrate in Kailasa.The puja is he evening. Ganesha is offered special leaves and grass. The idol is formally installed on the first day Inu and Siva, and the Vedas. Touching the idol with p by step and made to go through 15 of the 16 rites s lifetime. (The sixteenth one, which is for death, is wed by a Ganesha prayer, rice grains are placed on :ally unseating him.

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