Ashtavinayak – Lord Ganesh’s eight avatars
As per Hindu scriptures, yugas are cyclical time periods that define different ages of human civilizations. Each yuga has different incarnations of Demigods and Gods for helping, saving and teaching…
Ravana and Ganesh – Story of Atmalinga
We know Ravana had gained vast knowledge. We have been listening to stories where Ram asks Laxman to sit by dying Ravana's feet, to gain knowledge from him. But, did…
Ganesh Tulsi contention – Why we do not offer Tulsi to Ganesh ji?
Ganesh Tulsi Story Tulsi or holy basil plant holds a great place in our lives. Not only due to derived health benefits but also because of her spiritual significance. But,…
The story behind vermillion-clad Gajanan – Who was Sindurasur?
Sindurvadan - The one who killed Sindurasur One may have noticed many idols of Ganesh clad in vermillion or sindur, as they call it. Here is an intriguing tale that…
Mushakraj – How did Ganpati meet his unique Vahana?
Mushakraj Have you ever wondered, how did Mushakraj (the mouse and vehicle of Ganpati) and Ganpati meet? What is the story behind their great companionship? This story goes back to…
Ganesha’s tusk and how he came to be known as Ekadant
The story behind Ganesha's tusk One may remember the Kamdhenu story. The one where Raja Kartavirya killed Rishi Jamadagni in greed for acquiring Kamdhenu. Rishi Jamadagni’s son, Parshuram, avenged his…
Prathameshwara – story of Ganpati and Kartikeya
On a bright sunny day, Lord Ganpati was spending time with his parents - Devi Parvati and Lord Shiva, and his vahana - Mushak. Just then Lord Kartikeya, Lord Ganpati’s…
Shiva’s Trident and Gajanan – the elephant-headed God
The story of Shiva's Trident and Gajanan Remember, how Goddess Parvati created her son Ganesh in desire to have her own dedicated and loyal Gan? Read about this in the…
Ganesh – birth story and why is he Parvati’s personal Gan
Ganesh birth story We have heard about it and we are amazed by it. But, how about we take a step back to explore the event that led to his…