Lord Shri Ganesha is considered to be the God of Riddhi-Siddhi and Wisdom. Lord Ganesha is worshiped first of all the gods and goddesses in Hinduism. Ganesh ji is first invited in auspicious work marriages, religious rituals etc. Lord Shiva himself gave this boon to his son Ganesh ji that first of all the gods will worship you. Ganesh ji is also known as the first worshiper since then. Let's know about more famous names of Ganesh ji.

Famous names of ganesh ji

Although Ganesh ji is known by the names Ganesh, Ganapathi, Bappa etc., although with them, Ganesh ji knows the world by many other names. Among these names, the most popular names of Ganesha are Ekadanta, Gajakarna, Lambodar, Vikat, Vinayak, Dhumketu, Ganadhyaksha, Bhalchandra, Gajanan, Sumukh, Vighnaharta, Mangalmurti, Vraktund etc.

Join interesting facts about Ganesh

-Ganesh ji himself was given the boon of being the first worshiper among all the Gods and Goddess Shankar.

-It is mentioned in the mythological texts that Ganesh ji is the form of Sakshat '7'.

-There are many stories behind the name of Ganesha as Ekadanta. One of them is that the Mahabharata of Maharishi Vyas ji was written by Ganesha. Maharishi Vyas ji kept speaking and Ganesh ji had nothing to write, then Ganesh ji broke a tooth and wrote Mahabharata from him. Since then, he has also been called Ekadanta.

-In Japan, Lord Ganesha is called by the name 'Kanjiten'.

- To maintain happiness and peace in life, white idol of Ganapati should be worshiped.

- Three Ganesha idols should never be worshiped in a house.

- Ganesha is very fond of mice, that is, mice. This is their vehicle. Therefore, keep in mind that there must be a mouse in the idol or picture of Ganesha.

- Laddu is most loved by Ganesha. During Ganeshotsav, Ganesha must offer laddus.

- Although, the whole of India celebrates Ganeshotsav today, but it started in Maharashtra. Most Ganesha statues are built in Mumbai and Pune, the capital of Maharashtra.

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