Showing posts with label ganesha. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ganesha. Show all posts
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Monday, July 27, 2015
Hindu world divided by a 24-hour wonder
Hindu world divided by a 24-hour wonder
Miracle or mirage? From Calcutta to South all, the faithful came to see milk-drinking idols as skeptics talked of hallucination
New Delhi: Saturday 23 September 1995
It was a 24-hour miracle. The thousands of Hindu idols around the world that on Thursday were "drinking" milk have finally quenched their thirst. But was it a miracle? Mass hallucination? Or, as sceptics insist, a hoax started in New Delhi by a roguish Hindu swami?
From Calcutta to Canada, from Southall to Singapore, millions of Hindus say they witnessed a miracle. In temples and in houses and village huts, statues of the elephant-headed god, Ganesh, and Shiva, the destroyer, were drinking spoonfuls of milk. Yesterday in New Delhi and other Indian cities, the dairies ran dry. All the milk had gone to the gods.
For centuries India has had a reputation as a place where miracles happen, where fakirs climb ropes into thin air and monks levitate over the Himalayas. India also has a reputation for being the abode of clever charlatans who can use a few sleight-of-hand tricks to dupe gullible devotees. Yet nobody can remember a day when the Hindu idols drank milk.
Sanal Edamaruku, of the Indian Rationalists Association, which exposes fake gurus, thinks he can trace the roots of this strange phenomenon which swept Hindu communities throughout the world at baffling speed. He claims that on Wednesday at 6pm in the holy city of Haridwar, where the Ganges river flows out of the Himalayas, several holy men covered in ash and clanging metal tridents declared over loudhailers that Hindus should be prepared for a miracle to happen the next day.
"The sadhus [holy men] said that all of Lord Shiva's family would be taking milk in the temples," Mr Edamaruku said.
Although the names of these sadhus were not known, the Rationalists recognised them from photographs in the Indian newspapers. These sadhus had carried out a protest in New Delhi against criminal charges being brought against a powerful holy man known as Chandraswami - guru to the Indian prime minister, the Sultan of Brunei and Liz Taylor. The newspaper picturess were unforgettable - one scrawny holy man pulled a car by a rope tied to his penis.
Early on Thursday, according to Mr Edamaruku, priests at the major temples in Indian cities were woken up by anonymous callers saying: "Miracles are happening everywhere. Try to feed milk to Ganesh. He's simply drinking it." This same message was passed on to Hindu temples in other countries. "This wasn't done by miracles, but by effective use of mass communication," Mr Edamaruku said.
The "miracle" first occurred at the morning prayers, and as the devotees spilled out of the temple, they spread the news across the planet with incredible speed. Soldiers in Punjab stopped their manoeuvres to worship Ganesh. The Bombay and Delhi stock exchanges closed down while the traders offered milk (Ganesh refused the offering), and Hindus in their tens of millions swarmed to temples.
The rumour spread that an elephant-headed boy, the possible reincarnation of Ganesh, had been born that day in a Punjab town. Dr D Mohan, head of psychiatry at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, explained: "All humans, whether agnostics or believers, are vulnerable to such credulousness. All it takes is a stray rumour or incident to trigger off such behaviour."
The right-wing Hindu parties pounced on this opportunity and declared that the milk-drinking was a "prophecy" that they would win the general elections next year, sweeping out the ruling Congress party.
Although the Congress government did not want to lose millions of Hindu votes by debunking the "miracle", it tried its best to put forward scientists who offered theories of "mass hypnosis" or even "psycho-mechanic reaction" to explain how the milk might dribble out of the spoon when offered to the idol.
Source: Ganesha Drinking Milk
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Winning MANTRA from MAHABHARATA
Second Longest Epic of the World
“What’s not in Bharata, is not in Bharata”
“A Buffet of Ideologies.”
Written around 3000 BC.
“Harappan” Cultre. Urban Way of life.
Narrated thrice :
“Jaya” by Vyasa to Ganesha
“Bharata” by Vaishampayan to Janamejaya
“Mahabharata” by Suta/Sauti to the Rishis at Naimisharanya.
Has “mind boggling” revelations.
Astronomy: Existence of Uranus(Shweta) and Neptune(Ksharaka).
Geography. Lands as far as Cambodia(Kamboja), Kazakhistan and/or Scandinavia(Uttarakuru),
Mathemetics: Nos to the range of 10 raised to powers of 16 and -16.
Descriptions of Weapons which resemble modern day weaponry including Nuclear and/or Chemical Weapons.
Complex Millitary Formations and Strategies.
Philosphy, Psychology, Sociology, Spirituality, Religion, Politics.
Even Mangement Lessons.
Logistics
Kauravas :11 Akshouhini
Pandavas : 7 Akshouhini
1 Akshouhini = 21,870 chariots, 21,870 elephants, 65,610 horses and 109,350 foot-soldiers (in a ratio of 1:1:3:5).
Generals
Pandavas :
Arjuna
Bhima
Dhrshtadyumna
Abhimanyu
Ghatotkach
Shikhandi
Satyaki
Kauravas :
Bhishma
Drona
Karna
Shalya
Kripacharya
Ashwatthama
Duryodhan
Background
Pandavas :
Exiled for 13 years. Have no kingdom. Their main strength both in terms of political and financial power depends on their friends and relatives : The Pancalas, The Yadavas, The Magadhas and The Chedis.
Kauravas :
In power for 13 years. Duryodhan has been a benevolent king. Theres no guarantee that the Subjects really miss the Pandavas. Not only have they the wealth and power of Hastinapur, but also that of Indraprastha, the kingdom that the Pandvas had taken such labors to build and which had surpassed the Hastina of old in all degrees. Karna had gone on a nation-wide conquering on behalf of Duryodhana. They are the national sovereigns
Motivation
Kauravas :
“Without war, will concede not a needle-prick of earth.” - Duryodhna
Duryodhana was completely focused on the War.It was his moment of truth. He had usurped a kingdom, and he meant to keep it. He had resorted to any means, foul or fair to get the kingdom, which he believed to be rightfully his, and he was in no mood to give it up.
Pandavas :
“We fight over a Kingdom, as dogs over a piece of meat.”-Yudhisthira
The Pandavas had been humiliated, their wife insulted, their kingdom taken. But…still they wanted to avoid the War. The three elder Pandavas were against the War. They even went as far as making an offer that they will stop the War in exchange of 5 villages.
Result
War Lasted : 18 Days. 10 Days (Bhisma), 3 Days(Drona), 1½ Days (Karna) ½ Day (No General),1 Day (Shalya), 1 Night(Ashwatthama)
18th Night of the War :
Ashwatthama slaughtered the Pandava camp in sleep.
Before That :
Kauravas :
Bhishma, Drona, Karna and his sons, Shalya, Bhagadutta, Bhurisrava, Susharma, Jayadrath, Duhsasana and all of Duryodhana’s brothers, Shakuni and Ulooka.
Pandavas :
Drupad, Virat and his sons, Abhimanyu, Ghatotkach and Iravan.
SO HOW DID THE PANDAVAS WIN ?????
Preparation
Kauravas :
Karna went on a country-wide military mission, subdued the different kingdoms and acquired wealth. But it meant a loss in terms of both men and money and creation of new enemies.
Pandavas : Though in exile they turned their attention to improving over their weakness
Arjuna set out on a mission to acquires Divyastras.
Bhima met his brother Hanuman and got a blessing of enhanced strength.
Yudhisthira acquired teachings from the various wise rishis, and also learnt the Game of Dice from Gandharava Chtrasena, lest he was challenged to yet another dice game. Its said that he had become undefeatable in Dice.
Turn your weakness into your Strength.
Allies
Kauravas : Centralized power system. The greatest empire of the time. But not many powerful allies, except from old relations from far off places like Gandhara(Shakuni), Sindhu(Jayadrath) and Kambodia(Camboja - Bhagadutt)
Pandavas : No wealth. No power of their own. But powerful allies all over India.
Panchala through Marriage with Darupadi.
Dwarka through marriage with Arjuna and Subhadra.
Magadh through marriage of Shadeva and Vijaya.
Chedi through marriage of Nakula and Karenmayi.
Kasi through marriage of Bhima and Balandhara.
Kekaya through marriage of Yudhisthira and Devika.
Matsya through marriage of Abhimanyu and Uttara.
The Rakshasas through marriage of Bhima and Hidimba.
The Nagas through marriage of Arjuna and Uloopi.
Make Powerful Allies.
Leadership
Kauravas : Centralized leadership. One Head of Army at a time, who has supreme authority of 11 akshouhini of army. Bhishma, Drona, Karna, Shalya and Ashwatthama.
Pandavas : Distributed leadership. Seven commanders for the seven divisions.(1 man command 1 akshouhini each).
Virat (King of Matsya).
Drupad (King of Pancala).
Sahadeva(King of Magadha).
Dhrshtaketu (King of Chedi).
Satyaki (Only warrior from Dwarka).
Shikhandi (Prince of Pancala).
Dhrshtadymna – Commander in Chief.
Arjuna –Supreme Commander.
Krishna – Arjuna’s charioteer and counselor.
Share your responsibilities.
Team Spirit
Kauravas : No team spirit. They all fought their individual wars.
Bhishma : For his Vow to protect the throne Hastinapur.
Drona and Kripa : They owed allegiance to the throne.
Shalya : Simply cheated by Duryodhana to be there. Was originally a Pandava ally.
Karna : To prove his mantle against Arjuna. Friendship for Duryodhana.
They didn’t gel well with each other. Bhishma and Karna. Bhisma and Shakuni. Karna nd Shakuni. Karna and Shalya. Shalya and Bhishma. It was like a bees, hornets and mosquitoes put together in a jar.
Pandavas : One team. One Goal. As men, they all had huge respect for Krishna and Yudhisthira. While as warriors they were in complete awe of Bhima and Arjuna. Most of them were close relatives – cousins, brother-in-laws, father-in-laws. More than that they all were part of the decision-making process. It was their “common” war.
Teamwork succeeds where Individual effort fails.
Individual Motives
Kauravas : Except for Duryodhana nobody wanted the War. All the 4 main generals had strong ties with the Pandavas.
Bhishma(grandchildern) – Wont kill the panadavas. Will kill a thousand soldiers each day.
Drona (students) – Wont kill the Pandavas. Will capture them only.
Shalya (Nakula-Shadeva’s maternal uncle) : Loved the Pandavas and covertly helped them by humiliating Karna
Karna (brother to the Pandavas) : Promised not to kill any of the other Pandavas save Arjuna.
A Team of Traitors.
Pandavas : Common goal. But the individuals had their individual targets. Their own agenda, which just became one with the teams’ agenda.
Dhratsadyumna : Drona.
Shikhandi : Bhisma.
Satayaki – Bhurisravas.
Arjuna – Karna.
Bhima – Duryodhana and his brothers.
Sahadeva – Shakuni and his sons.
Nakula –Karna’s sons.
The Right team is made by selecting the Right Individuals. Get the right man for the right job.
Commitment
Kauravas : Already said the Big 4 had big emotional attachment with the 5 Pandavas. Looking further on their commitment.
Bhisma himself gave away the secret of killing him to the Pandavas.He prolonged the War by killing only inconsequential soldiers. He did not fight a warrior like Shikhandi because of his personal bias.
Drona too indirectly gave away his secret, by saying he was invulnerable as long as he held a weapon. Moreover he abandoned weapons as soon as he knew his son had died.
Karna did not kill Yudhisthira and BHima when he got the chance. He gave away his Kavac and Kundala prior to his War. Karna fled innumerous times from the War when he was hurt. He didn’t save Duhsasana when Bhima was killing him.
Shalya kept on insulting Karna while in Battle.
Pandavas :
Abhimanyu , a 16 year old kid. Ventured beyond enemy lines alone. This was suicide mission but he still went in and took a great part of the army down with him. It took the combined effort of 7 Maharathis to take him down.
Ghatotkach even in death, took with him almost half the army.
Yudhisthira, he knew he couldn’t face Karna in War, but still went in to set an example. Yudhitshira didn't hesitate to tell a lie or a twisted truth when faced with the decision of whether to stick to his personal integrity or welfare of the team.
Krishna took up arms twice and almost entered the War, inspite of his promise, only to be stopped by Arjuna.
The interests of the Individual should never exceed the Team interest.
The best man for a Job is not the one with the best capabilities but one with the greatest commitment.
Right Managers
Krishna : The Greatest Crisis Manager the world has seen.
Yudhisthira : Low-key strategist.
On the first day of the War, he played a Master game. Went over to the Enemy side to seek blessings from Elders. In reality he made a covert deal with them, wherein all of them agreed to help him and unfolded the secrets of defeating them.
While coming back, he took a calculated risk. He made an offer to all the assembled people to change sides if they wanted to. He knew well of the lack of cohesiveness among the Kauravas. Yuyutsu, son of Dhrtarashtra crossed over to the Pandavas. This exposed the weakness of the Kauravas for all to see.
Know your enemies weaknesses and exploit them.
Take Calculated risks.
Inspire, invigorate, counsel your own team in moments of need.
The Roots
Kauravas : Princes brought up in the comfort of the Royal Palace, matured on romanticized ideals of Power, Fame, Courage and Valor. No experience of ground reality.
Pandavas :
Spent the greater part of their lives in Poverty. Childhood in the Himalayan foothills among Rishis. One year exile among the poor people of Kuru-Panchala. 12 years of Vanvas and 1 year of Agyatvas.
Experinced with the ground reality. Contact with people from various strata of the society. Sannyasis (celibate monks), Acharyas(Householders, teachers), poor Brahmanas, lower-class Potter.
Different races of people. Rakshasas, Gandharavas, Apsaras, Nagas. People from different regions Uttarkuru, Bengal etc.
A Sense of Sharing. A sense of Brotherhood.
Know ground realities.
Know different ideologies.
Share.
Women Empowerment
Kauravas : Patriarchal structure. Bhishma, Drona, Kripa, Dhratarashtra, Vidur, Shakuni, Duryodhana, Karna, Duhsasana. No women in the decision making process.
Gandhari retreated to the Inner Chambers. Nobody listened to her.
Pandavas : Matriarchal Structure.
Kunti was the authority supreme for the Pandavas.
“Whatever my mother says is Dharma to me” : Yudhisthira.
Draupadi was a companion in whatever the Pandavas did. She had a big role in all the decision making. Without her the Pandavas would have most probably reclined to the forests.
Even the younger Pandavas : Ghatotkach, Abhimnanyu and Iravan were brought up by their mothers. So the female influence was huge.
Women = Better Half. Any team which doesn't have women is unbalanced, for the Masculine traits of Aggression and Dominance should be balanced by the Feminine traits of Harmony and Sustenance.
Recap
Turn your weaknesses into strengths.
Turn enemies into allies.
Share your responsibilities.
Teamwork scores over Individual Effort.
Right Team = Right set of Individuals. The right man for the right job.
Commitment scores over Competence.
Team interests over Individual interests..
Know your enemy/challenges. Exploit its weaknesses. Take calculated risks.
The Right Managers : To inspire, invigorate, counsel in crisis .
Know Ground realities. Accept different ideologies. Cooperate.
Empower Women. The Gender Balance is required for stability and administration.
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Happy Deepavali
Happy Deepavali
Deepavali is celebrated throughout India on the 15th day of the month Kartik in the Hindu calendar, which in fact is a Lunisolar calendar (moon & sun). It falls on Amavasya (Ammavaasa), the new moon night, that ends the month of Ashwina and begins the month of Kartika. The 5 day festival begins on the 13th day in the dark half of Ashwin and ends on the 2nd day in the bright half of Kartika.' The essence of this light is Shri Lakshmi-arising, at the beginning of time, out of the waters at the churning of the Milky Ocean by gods and demons for a thousand years. Regarded as the goddess of love, beauty and prosperity, Lakshmi, the beloved consort of Vishnu, along with Sri Ganesha, is a presiding deity of the festival of lights. They are worshipped in every household so that the year may be full of prosperity.
O Light serene, dispel the darkness that shrouds the eye, mind and heart of your people so that as on this festive day we may joyously wish and share with those around, right through our life. May the brightness, newness and the prosperity desired and experienced today be permanent. May your light enlighten us, guide and lead us to the fulfillment of your designs for us- of abundance, prosperity and well being.
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Sunday, June 08, 2008
Slokas on Lord Ganesh - elephant-headed Hindu god of beginnings
Slokas on Lord Ganesh
Ganesha, also spelled Ganesh, also called Ganapati, elephant-headed Hindu god of beginnings, who is traditionally worshipped before any major enterprise and is the patron of intellectuals, bankers, scribes, and authors. ... Like a rat and like an elephant, Ganesha is a remover of obstacles.
Shuklaambara Dharam Vishnum
Shashi Varnam Chatur Bhujam
Prasanna Vadanam Dhyaayet
Sarva Vighna Upashaanthaye
Meaning: We meditate on Lord Ganesha - who is clad in white (representing purity), who is all pervading (present everywhere), whose complexion is gray like that of ash (glowing with spiritual splendor), who has four arms, who has bright countenance (depicting inner calm and happiness) and who can destroy all obstacles (in our spiritual and worldly path).
Vakratunda Mahakaaya
Suryakoti Samaprabha
Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva
Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada
Meaning:The Lord with the curved trunk and a mighty body, who has the luster of a million suns, I pray to thee Oh Lord, to remove the obstacles from all the actions I intend to perform.
Agajaanana Padmaarkam
Gajaananam Aharnisham
Anekadantham Bhaktaanaam
Ekadantam Upaasmahey
Meaning:I worship day and night that elephant faced Lord Ganesha who is like sun to the lotus face of Mother Parvati. Giver of many boons, the single tusked Ganesh, I salute Thee to give e a boon.
Gajaananam Bhoota Ganaadhi Sevitam
Kapitta Jamboophaala Saara Bhakshitam
Umaasutam Shoka Vinaasha Kaaranam
Namaami Vighneswara Paada Pankajam
Meaning: The Lord with the elephant face, served by all the Ganas, One who takes as His food, the essence of Kapitta and Jamboophala (these are two favorite fruits of Ganesh), son of Uma (Mother Parvati), destroyer of misery of the devotees, controller of obstacles, we worship Your Lotus Feet.
Ganaanaam Twam Ganapathi Gam Havaamahe
Kavim Kaveenaam Upamasra Vastamam
Jyeshta Raajam Brahmanaam Brahmanaspatha
Aanashrunvanna Oothibhi Seedha Saadanam
Meaning: We invite You, the Lord of spiritual faith (of Lord Shiva). You are the wisest among the wise, the best to be given as a standard of comparison. You are the senior Lord, Lord of the Vedic manthras, listening to our prayers. Please visit our home with prosperous things and be seated here.
GANESH GAYATHRI
Tatpurushaaya Vidmahe
Vakratundaaya Dheemahe
Tanno Danthihi Prachodayaat
Meaning: We meditate on that super power, we invoke the single tusked boon giver, Ganesh.
GANESHA PANCHARATNAM
1.
Mudakaraatha Modakam Sada Vimukti Saadhakam
Kalaadharaavatamsakam Vilasiloka Rakshakam
Anaaya Kaika Naayakam Vinasitebha Daityakam
Nataasubhasu Naashakam Namaami Tham Vinaayakam.
Meaning: I prostrate before Lord Vinaayaka who joyously holds modaka in His hand, who bestows salvation, who wears the moon as a crown in His head, who is the sole leader of those who lose themselves in the world. The leader of the leaderless who destroyed the elephant demon called Gajaasura and who quickly destroys the sins of those who bow down to Him, I worship such a Lord Ganesh.
2.
Natetaraati Bheekaram Navoditaarka Bhaasvaram
Namat Suraari Nirjanam Nataadhi Kaapa Duddharam
Suresvaram Nidheesvaram Gajesvaram Ganeshvaram
Mahesvaram Samaasraye Paraatparam Nirantaram.
Meaning: I meditate eternally on Him, the Lord of the Ganas, who is frightening to those not devoted, who shines like the morning sun, to whom all the Gods and demons bow, who removes the great distress of His devotees and who is the best among the best.
3.
Samasta Loka Samkaram Nirasta Daitya Kunjaram
Daredarodaram Varam Vare Bhavaktra Maksharam
Krupaakaram Kshamaakaram Mudaakaram Yasaskaram
Manaskaram Namaskrutaam Namaskaromi Bhaasvaram.
Meaning: I bow down with my whole mind to the shining Ganapati who brings happiness to all the worlds, who destroyed the demon Gajasura, who has a big belly, beautiful elephant face, who is immortal, who gives mercy, forgiveness and happiness to those who bow to Him and who bestows fame and a well disposed mind.
4.
Akimchanaarti Marjanam Chirantanokti Bhaajanam
Puraari Poorva Nandanam Suraari Garva Charvanam
Prapancha Naasha Bheeshanam Dhananjayaadi Bhushanam
Kapola Daana Vaaranam Bhajaey Puraana Vaaranam.
Meaning: I worship the ancient elephant God who destroys the pains of the poor, who is the abode of Aum, who is the first son of Lord Shiva (Shiva who is the destroyer of triple cities), who destroys the pride of the enemies of the Gods, who is frightening to look at during the time of world's destruction, who is fierce like an elephant in rut and who wears Dhananjaya and other serpents as his ornaments.
5.
Nitaantikaanta Dantakaanti Mantakaanta Kaatmajam
Achintya Rupa Mantaheena Mantaraaya Krintanam
Hrudantarey Nirantaram Vasantameva Yoginam
Tameka Danta Meva Tam Vichintayaami Santatam.
Meaning: I constantly reflect upon that single tusked God only, whose lustrous tusk is very beautiful, who is the son of Lord Shiva, (Shiva, the God of destruction), whose form is immortal and unknowable, who tears asunder all obstacles, and who dwells forever in the hearts of the Yogis.
6.
Mahaaganesa Pancharatnam Aadarena Yonvaham
Prajapati Prabhaatake Hrudi Smaran Ganesvaram
Arogatham Adoshataam Susaahitim Suputrataam
Samaahitaayu Rastabhootim Abhyupaiti Sochiraat.
Meaning: He who recites this every morning with devotion, these five gems about Lord Ganapati and who remembers in his heart the great Ganesha, will soon be endowed with a healthy life free of all blemishes, will attain learning, noble sons, a long life that is calm and pleasant and will be endowed with spiritual and material prosperity.
TWELVE NAMES OF GANESHA
1.
Pranamya Shirasa Devam
Gauriputram Vinaayakam
Bhakataavaasam Smare Nityam
Aayuh Kaamartha Siddhaye
Meaning:Every day, I bow down to that Lord, the son of Gowri, the Lord one who lives in the heart of the devotees, blessing them always with good health and prosperity.
2.
Prathamam Vakratundam Cha
Ekadantam Dviteeyakam
Thriteeyam Krishna Pingaaksham
Gajavaktram Chaturthakam
Meaning: Starting from here the twelve names of Ganesha are mentioned and he is worshipped in those different forms. The first as the Lord with the curved trunk; second, as the one with only one tusk, third, as the one with black (red/brown) eyes, fourth, as the one with giant structure.
3.
Lambodaram Panchamaam Cha
Shashtam Vikatameva Cha
Saptamam Vighnaraajendram
Dhoomravarnam Tathaashtamam
Meaning: Fifth, as the one with a big (long) stomach, six, as the one with a huge body Seven, as the remover of obstacles, eight, as the one with smoke gray color
4.
Navamam Phaalachandram Cha
Dasamam Tu Vinaayakam
Ekaadasam Ganapatim
Dvaadasam Tu Gajaananam
Meaning: Ninth, as the one with moon on the front of His head, tenth, as the foremost leader, eleventh, as the leader of the ganas, twelfth as the one with elephant face.
5.
Dvaadasaitaani Naamaani
Trisandhyam Yah Pathernnarah
Na Cha Vighna Bhayam Tasya
Sarva Siddhikaram Prabho
Meaning: Any person, who remembers these twelve names of Ganesha, three times in a day, will have all their obstacles and fear removed and will attain success. (This group of verses is said to be sage Narada's offering to Lord Ganesh.)
SIXTEEN NAMES OF GANESHA
1.
Sumukhascha Ekadanthascha
Kapilo Gajakarnakaha
Lambodarascha Vikato
Vighnaraajo Ganaadhipaa
Meaning: The various names and associated forms of God Ganesha are enumerated and need to be meditated upon here - the one with an auspicious face, the single tusked Lord, the one who is of red color, the one with the ears of an elephant, the one with a big stomach, the one with a jovial disposition, the controller of obstacles, the Lord of the Ganas.
2.
Dhoomaketur Ganaadhyashah
Phaalachandro Gajaanana
Vakratundo Shoorpakarno
Heyrambho Skandapoorvajaha
Meaning:The one of smoke gray color, the leader of the ganas, the one who has moon in the front of his forehead, the elephant faced one, the one with a curved trunk (or broken tusk), the one with big (basket like) ears, the one who is heroic like a buffalo, the elder brother of Skanda (Skanda is another name for Lord Subrahmanya)
Shodashaitaani Namaani
Yah Pateth Srunuyaadapi
Vidyaarambhe Vivahe Cha
Praveshey Nirgamey Tatah
Sangraamey Sarva Kaaryeshu
Vighnas Tasya Na Jaayathe
Abheepsitaartha Siddhyartham
Poojitoya Surairapi
Sarva Vighna Chhido Tasmai
Sree Ganaadhipataye Namaha
Meaning:Whoever the one who recites and listens to these sixteen names at the beginning of studies, at the time of marriage, while entering or departing a place, or at the battle field, all their obstacles will be removed. Even the Gods worship Lord Ganesha to receive the fulfillment of their actions. Oh Lord Ganesh, the One who has this power of destroying all the obstacles in the way of the devotees, I prostrate before you.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Kotilingeshwara Temple - This temple hosts more than 86 lakhs Shivalingas
Kotilingeshwara temple hosts more than 86 lakhs Shivalingas and has the world's tallest ShivaLinga measuring 108 Ft height and Basava measuring 35 feet. It is surrounded by plush greenery amidst the Kammasandra village 5 km from Kolar Gold Fields.
TENS OF THOUSANDS The biggest linga in Kotilingeshwara is 108 ft tall