Gajanan, Ganpati, Vinayak, Vigneshwara, Ekdanta, Lambodar are some of the names that might sound quite common to you. Yes, you guessed it right, these are some of the names of none other than Lord Ganesha himself. But little do we know that he is known by not one, not two, but 108 different names. He is considered to be the most powerful of all the gods. Many titles and epithets have been ascribed to him. He is depicted as a pot-bellied god with four arms. His head is that of a one-tusked elephant. Typically, his name is prefixed with the Hindu title of respect, 'Shri'. He provides knowledge, prosperity, fortune, and is also the remover of Obstacles. It is for this reason that his blessing is taken before starting any work. The 108 names are collectively known as Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Lord Ganesha:
108 Names of Lord Ganesha and Their Meanings
Sep 25, 2023
