GANESHA ---- The Popular God.
GANESHA IS ONE OF THE MOST LOVED GODS IN INDIA, AND ALL OVER THE HINDU UNIVERSE YOU WILL FIND PICTURES AND STATUES OF THIS LOVEABLE ELEPHANT-HEADED DEITY. Ganesha is easily the most popular god in India and is the one you pray to when launching new projects. On wedding invitations, at street come shrines, in carved doorway and in every temple -- Ganesha is everywhere in the Hindu world. He is worshipped before any venture is started. He is obviously important to Hindus and non-Hindus alike -- the question is, why? There are of course many answers to this question. Perhaps, as one website points out, Ganesha's popularity stems from the fact that he is the most physical of the major gods: Ganesha is the closest to the material plane of consciousness, most able to assist us in our day-to-day life and concerns. Maybe, maybe. Personally, I think that it is only natural Ganesha is so popular and so beloved by millions -- people usually adore the fat guy who makes a lot of jokes. Especially when said fat guy is generous handing out good luck to everyone. Think of Santa Claus -- a case in point. People like Ganesha because he is the nice guy. He represents the jovial in the human nature -- he is a celebration of fun and good living.The son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha has an elephantine countenance with a curved trunk and big ears, and a huge pot-bellied body of a human being. He is the Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles. In fact, Ganesha is one of the five prime Hindu deities (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and Durga being the other four) whose idolatry is glorified as the panchayatana puja. Ganesha's life cycle is broken into eight main incarnations, based on the accounts of the Ancient Hindu classics. In the website that follows, I want to explore some of the popular stories and myths about Ganesha, provide some information on the symbolism he represents, and even suggest ways you can make Ganesha work for you, to enhance your life. Let us begin!
GANESHA IS ONE OF THE MOST LOVED GODS IN INDIA, AND ALL OVER THE HINDU UNIVERSE YOU WILL FIND PICTURES AND STATUES OF THIS LOVEABLE ELEPHANT-HEADED DEITY. Ganesha is easily the most popular god in India and is the one you pray to when launching new projects. On wedding invitations, at street come shrines, in carved doorway and in every temple -- Ganesha is everywhere in the Hindu world. He is worshipped before any venture is started. He is obviously important to Hindus and non-Hindus alike -- the question is, why? There are of course many answers to this question. Perhaps, as one website points out, Ganesha's popularity stems from the fact that he is the most physical of the major gods: Ganesha is the closest to the material plane of consciousness, most able to assist us in our day-to-day life and concerns. Maybe, maybe. Personally, I think that it is only natural Ganesha is so popular and so beloved by millions -- people usually adore the fat guy who makes a lot of jokes. Especially when said fat guy is generous handing out good luck to everyone. Think of Santa Claus -- a case in point. People like Ganesha because he is the nice guy. He represents the jovial in the human nature -- he is a celebration of fun and good living.The son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha has an elephantine countenance with a curved trunk and big ears, and a huge pot-bellied body of a human being. He is the Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles. In fact, Ganesha is one of the five prime Hindu deities (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and Durga being the other four) whose idolatry is glorified as the panchayatana puja. Ganesha's life cycle is broken into eight main incarnations, based on the accounts of the Ancient Hindu classics. In the website that follows, I want to explore some of the popular stories and myths about Ganesha, provide some information on the symbolism he represents, and even suggest ways you can make Ganesha work for you, to enhance your life. Let us begin!
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