Lord Ganesh Family Members

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Today i will not tell any story to u all. In this post i will introduce some special persons to u i.e., Lord Ganesh Family.

In this part u all will see Lord Ganesh's family pics and know about the family members of Lord Ganesh.

Like all others, Lord Ganesh also has a sweet and small family with the sweetest relationship and the family members consists of...............

• the head of the family............Lord Shiva.
• the home minister of the family..............Goddess Parvati.
• the naughty and helpful brother of the family..........Lord Kartikeya.
• the loving and caring sister of the family...........Goddess Manasa.
• the beloved and the better halves of Lord Ganesh...........Goddess Riddhi and Goddess Siddhi.
• the sweet and little daughter of Lord Ganesh  .........Goddess Santoshi.
• the two naughty and cute little son's of Lord Ganesh .......... Subh-Labh.

 Lord Ganesh's family member no.1--Lord Shiva-- Father of Lord Ganesh.

Lord Shiva is 'Shakti' or power, Lord Shiva is the destroyer, the most powerful god of the Hindu religion and one of the god heads in the Hindu Trinity.

A major Hindu deity and is "the Destroyer" or "the Transformer" among the Trimurti, the Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. Lord Shiva is usually worshiped in the anionic form of Lingam. 

Lord Shiva is described as an omniscient yogi,who lives an ascetic life on Mount Kailash, as well as a householder with a wife Goddess Parvati, and two sons, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya.

 Lord Ganesh's family member no.2--Goddess Parvati-- Mother of Lord Ganesh.

Lord Ganesh's mother is the Daughter of the Mountain, Goddess Parvati  is the primary personification of Shakti Herself.

Goddess Parvati  consort is Lord Shiva;  and  her children are Lord Ganesh and Lord Skanda. 

Goddess Parvati  is the mother of all gods and goddesses, of all humanity and of creation itself. Being Shakti’s ‘base form,’ 

Goddess Parvati  manifests her wrath as Goddess Durga and Goddess Kali; and her benevolence as Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati.

Lord Ganesh with small his family

 Lord Ganesh's family member no.3--Lord Kartikeya-- Brother of Lord Ganesh.

 Lord Kartikeya is Son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and brother of Lord Ganesh. 

Lord Kartikeya is the God of War. 

Lord Kartikeya was created by all the Gods to lead the heavenly hosts and destroy the demons.

While Lord Ganesh removes all obstacles, Lord Kartikeya bestows all spiritual powers, particularly the power of knowledge.

Lord Kartikeya has six heads corresponding to the five senses and the mind.His heritage gives him the daunting responsibility of defending all the Gods. 

Lord Kartikeya has a bow and arrow slung across his back ready for war. He rides a peacock and commands the celestial armies. Lord Kartikeya is known by many names, all with the same meaning - the fierce warrior, Skanda, Subramaniam and Murugun.

 Lord Ganesh's family member no.4--Goddess Manasa-- Sister of Lord Ganesh.

Goddess Manasa is the sister of Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya. Maa Manasa Devi, is the snake goddess, and is  worshiped by the Hindus,mainly for the prevention and cure of snakebites and infectious diseases like smallpox and chicken pox as well as for prosperity and fertility. 

Goddess Manasa stands for both 'destruction' and 'regeneration', almost akin to a snake shedding its skin and being reborn.

The idol of the Goddess Manasa is depicted as a graceful lady with her body, adorned with snakes and sitting on a lotus or standing on a snake, under a hooded canopy of seven cobras.

Goddess Manasa is seen as 'the one-eyed goddess', and sometimes also portrayed with her son Astika on her lap.

 Lord Ganesh's family member no.5 & 6--Riddhi-Siddhi-- Wives of Lord Ganesh.

Goddess Siddhi and Riddhi are the wives of Hindu God Lord Ganesh. 

Lord Brahma created two beautiful women named 

Riddhi (wealth and prosperity) and Siddhi (intellectual and spiritual powers). That is Goddess Siddhi and Riddhi are the two daughters of Lord Brahma. And Lord Brahma gave them in marriage to Lord Ganesha. 

 Lord Ganesh's family member no.7--Goddess 

Santoshi-- Daughter of Lord Ganesh.

Maa Santoshi is an emblem of love, contentment, forgiveness, happiness and hope. 

mother of satisfaction.

Goddess Santoshi is the symbol of love, contentment, forgiveness, happiness and hope. It is believed that fasting and praying for Goddess Santoshi for 16 consecutive Fridays brings peace and prosperity in ones family. 

 Lord Ganesh's family member no.8 & 9--Subh-Labh-- Son's of Lord Ganesh.

Lord Ganesh had two sons in Riddhi and Siddhi – Shubha (Auspiciousness) and Labha (Profit). 

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In this post you all met the family of Lord Ganesh and in the upcoming Posts you all will know more details and some interesting stories about Lord Ganesh and Lord Ganesh's family.

Lord Ganesh Story cursing Moon

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Hello friends.............!!!

See in this post Lord Ganesh is with "Sai Baba". So, u all might be thinking that 2day's story is about "Sai Baba". But, no its not.........  Today's story is about the one who is at the back of us i.e. the "MOON".

In this story, you all will get to know Why Lord Ganesh cursed the Moon god? Why we all don't see the Moon god on Ganesh Chaturthi? 

The story goes like this......................................

            Once Lord Brahma came to meet Lord Shiva to Kailash. When they were talking with each other a saint named Narada Muni came there. And he offered Lord Shiva a fruit as a sacrifice. Nearby Lord Shiva's two sons, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya were playing and when they saw the fruit they both wanted the fruit. Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya started fighting and yelling for the fruit. And Lord Shiva couldn't decide whom to give, so he asked the wise lord Brahma to decide who should eat the fruit.

        Lord Brahma said  Lord Kartikeya should get the fruit because he was younger, and so Lord Kartikeya ate the sweet fruit. And Lord Ganesh got very angry on Lord Brahma. 

         One day when Lord Shiva went to meet Lord Brahma in Satya lok, Lord Ganesh also went with him. In Lord Brahma's place, Lord Shiva was talking with a saint, seeing that Lord Shiva's attention is some where else, Lord Ganesh  got a chance to take revenge on lord Brahma for that fruit. So , Lord Ganesh started frightening Lord Brahma in his scariest form. And Lord Brahma was really scared! All this activity was being watched by the Moon god, who was on the head of Lord Shiva and he started laughing on Lord Ganesh's childish behavior.The Moon God,laughed  and laughed at silly Ganesh who was so greedy that he couldn't give the fruit to his father or his little brother, and so babyish that Lord Ganesh couldn't control his anger.

Now Lord Ganesh turned all his anger on Chandra,the Moon.  And Lord Ganesh said,
                "I'll get you, Moon! I'll curse you ! 
Moon,You laughed at my look and made fun of  the Lord Ganesh, so from today on wards if anyone who looks at the Moon,he will also be cursed themselves and will do something wrong. 

So nobody in the Universe will ever look at the Moon again!"  By hearing this all were shocked and also the Moon god, who was proud for his beauty. The Moon was ashamed of this and Moon hid himself. When all the other gods heard about this situation all felt very bad. So they all together prayed Lord Ganesh to forgive the Moon and return him his beauty back. 
       Mean while Lord Indra called the Moon and asked him to recite Lord Ganesh's  Ekaksha mantra. Accordingly     the Moon recited the mantra and meditated the mantra for twelve years to get out of the curse. Seeing that the Moon is regretting, Lord Ganesh was pleased and blessed him,
                   "May you get back your beauty and of every month of Krishna Chaturthi until your (the Moon) darshan is not taken Lord Ganesh's worship will not be complete. Only by taking the Moon's darshan all the devotees will eat and break their fast. And also i (Lord Ganesh) will wear one of the Moon's art on my head with pride . But on Bhadrab Chaturthi, if any one looks at the Moon,will be cursed and the one who had looked at the Moon will face problem."

            After getting this blessing the Moon's ugliness vanished and the Moon became bright as before. And from that day on wards the Moon on Lord Ganesh's head looks admirable and therefore he is also known as Bhalchandra.

 So this is how the story of Lord Ganesh and the Moon goes. From this story we came to know why we all shouldn't see the Moon on Ganesh Chaturthi and also why Lord Ganesh is also called as Bhalchandra. 

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Lord Ganesh Goddess Lakshmi Diwali Story

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Hello....friends!!!See today Maa Lakshmi has come with me to say all of u a very HAPPY DIWALI. Tomorrow i would have told u the importance of Diwali,but then we thought its better to give all of u the information about Diwali as you all will be busy on this day.

In this post I, i.e Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi will tell u all the story of Diwali...... Why Diwali is celebrated ? How Diwali  had Started?      Why Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi both are worshiped on Diwali? Which all Hindu Gods are worshiped on Diwali ? 

Why Diwali is celebrated ? How Diwali  had Started? 

This Diwali Story explains the importance of performing Goddess Lakshmi puja on Diwali. So, the story goes like this...........

                The Diwali Lakshmi puja katha tells us  the significance of lightning Diyas (lamp) on Diwali night.

Once Goddess Lakshmi was roaming on earth. That day was the Kartik Amavasya – the no moon day in the Kartik month. Goddess Lakshmi roamed a lot and she forgot that the was night approaching. Because of the darkness dueto  no moon , Goddess Lakshmi lost her way and Goddess Lakshmi decided to stay among the humans on that day.

When Goddess Lakshmi looked around  the place, Goddess Lakshmi found that all the houses were closed and there were no Diya (light) burning any where.

After roaming for a while to other places Goddess Lakshmi came across a home in which a Diya was burning. It was a dilapidated(small and broken down) hut of an old woman.

When Goddess Lakshmi reached that hut, the old woman invited Goddess Lakshmi into her home and said that it is not safe for a maiden to roam around on a dark night.

She offered the little food that was in her home to Goddess Lakshmi and also made bed for her.

Next day morning, when the old woman woke up she found that the maiden(Goddess Lakshmi) had gone.

To her surprise, the old woman found that her dilapidated hut had become a beautiful palace and she found gold and diamond scattered all around. As unknowingly she had served Goddess Lakshmi and she was pleased on her.

From that day people started lighting lamp on the night of Kartik Amavasya with the believe that  Goddess Lakshmi will visit their home on this day.

        

Why Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi both are worshiped on Diwali?

                  On the day of Diwali Lord Ganesh is worshiped with Goddess Lakshmi instead of Lord Vishnu. Now the question arises, why Lord Vishnu is not worshiped with Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali and what is the relation between Lakshmi and Ganesh? 

Read this interesting mythological story and you will come to know Why Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi both are worshiped on Diwali?

                    Once upon a time, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakhmi were having conversation in their place and Goddess Lakshmi was praising herself and telling Lord Vishnu that she (Goddess Lakshmi) is the most worship worthy in the whole world and by her grace, a person can get all the pleasures of this world and becomes the happiest person. 

              By hearing this self praising of Goddess Laksmi , Lord Vishnu said to Goddess Laksmi  for reducing her ego, and said “If you are having all the qualities and you are so worthy, then why you did not get or feel the joy of motherhood till now and for a lady, the motherhood joy is the most important thing in this universe.” 

    The comment from his husband, Lord Vishnu made Goddess Lakhmi become disheartened and with this pain Goddess Laksmi went to her friend Goddess Parvati. 

After listing the problem of  Goddess Lakhmi, Parvati asked her, “How can I help you?” 

Then Goddess Lakshmi said, “Dear Parvati,you are having two sons,Kartikeya and Ganesh and if you could give me your one son you will still have one son and I also could get the grace of a motherhood. So, you can help me out from situation.”

      By listing her Goddess Parvati said to Goddess Lakshmi, “I'm having two sons Kartikeya and Ganesh. 

Kartikeya is having six mouths (Faces) and for this he needs to eat all the time. 

My second son Ganesh is very naughty, if I missed to keep eye on him for a bit, Ganesh will ruin everything. 

And you cannot stay at one place for a long time, now tell me how can you take care of my sons?

By hearing this Goddess Lakshmi said to Goddess Parvati, “I'll keep your sons close to my heart and will shower all  my love on them either Kartikeya or Ganesh. I can take care both of them. All my servants in heaven will serve them day and night. So please give me one of them as my adopted child.”

              Goddess Parvati knew her sons very well, so she gave Lord Ganesh to Goddess Lakhmi as her adopted son. Goddess Lakshmi became very happy and said to Goddess Parvati,-----

“From today onwards I'm giving all my  luxury, prosperity and accomplishments  to my son Ganesh. 

Riddhi and Siddhi, Lord Brahma’s daughters are like my daughters and both they will be married soon to Lord Ganesh for which I give my word to you. 

I will fulfill all the desires of Ganesh. 

In all the three loks the personwho shall not worship Lord Ganesh , I will be miles away from him. 

Whenever my (Goddess Lakshmi ) worship will be performed, Lord Ganesh's worship will be a must. 

Who will not worship Shri Ganesh along with Goddess Lakshmi ,he cannot get Shree or myself. "

           By listening this Goddess Parvati become so much happy and handed over Lord Ganesh to Goddess Lakshmi. 

So in Deepawali/Diwali Poojan or Goddess Lakshmi Poojan, Lord Ganesh's  Puja is must. 

Now,the last part of the Diwali Story. That is the Diwali Gods........!!! In this part you will know Which all Hindu Gods are worshiped on Diwali ? 

             Diwali is the festival of the victory of the good over the evil . The most popular belief is that Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after 14-years of Vanvas and people lit lamps to receive him. 

But the most Hindu Gods that is worshiped during Diwali is not only Lord Ram, there are many other Gods who are worshipped during Diwali. 

No.of Gods in Hindu mythology  are worshipped during the Diwali in different regions and by the different Hindu communities. 

Just have a look at some of the popular rituals and the Gods who are worshipped during Diwali.

• Lord Ganesh – All celebrations in Hinduism 
• begin with the worship of Lord Ganesh. 
• In Diwali too all pujas and rituals only begin after the worship
•  of Lord Ganesh.

• Goddess Lakshmi – Maha lakshmi puja is the most important ritual on Diwali  for most of the Hindu People. The ritual of worshiping Goddess Lakshmi is performed in homes,by shopkeepers and business people. Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped for wealth, prosperity, luck and prosperity. 
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• Lord Ram – The most popular reason for observing Diwali is the return of 
• Lord Ram to Ayodhya 
• after defeating Ravan and completing the exile period
 along with Mata Sita, Lakshman 
• and Hanuman. So some Worship Lord RAM.
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• Lord Krishna – In South India, it is believed that Lord Krishna killed the Demon Narakasura on Diwali and  ensuring the victory of the good over evil. 
• So some Worship Lord KRISHNA.

• Goddess Kali – Kali Puja is also performed on Diwali in Bengal and eastern parts of India . Special murtis or idols of Goddess Kali are made and large public pujas are performed on Diwali Puja.
• So some Worship Goddess Kali.

• Lord Kuber – Lord Kuber is a Hindu God of wealth and he is worshiped along with Goddess Lakshmi. He is propitiated on Diwali for wealth and prosperity.
So some Worship Lord KUBER.

• Lord Hanuman– Hanuman Puja is performed  before Diwali in Gujarat. It is believed that Lord Hanuman appears on Diwali by some Hindu communities of this region. Hanuman is worshiped for strength and security. So some worship Lord HANUMAN.
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• Lord Dhanvantri – Lord Dhanvantri is the God of medicine and is worshiped by medical practitioners. He is believed to have appeared three-days before Diwali during the Samudra Manthan or Churning of the ocean carrying the Amrut or Elixer.
So some Worship Lord DHANVANTRI.

• Worship of Ancestors – On this no moon day or Amavas in Diwali, ancestors are offered homage in                  
• many 
• regions. In Odisha, there is a popular belief that the lights that are lit on Diwali is to show the path to the spirits of ancestors returning to heaven.

• Go Puja – Cow is worshiped in some parts western India three days before Diwali and this marks the beginning of Diwali festival in these regions. This is known as Vasubaras.
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• Lord Yama – Lord Yama and Yami, sister of Lord Yama, are remembered on Bhai Dooj day. Bhaidooj is the last day of Diwali and is dedicated brother & sister relationship and it is based on the legend Lord Yama and Yami. Yamadeepdan is another ritual that is associated with Yama and is observed on the Dhanteras day.
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• Chitragupta – Chitragupta, the keeper of the records of sins and good deeds, is worshiped on Roop Chaudas day in Gujarat. So, Lord Chitragupta is also worshipped on Diwali.
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• King Bali – Balipratipada or Bali Padyami during Diwali is the day when King Bali gets an opportunity to rule the world. He got this boon as he was pushed to the underworld on this day by Lord Vishnu in his Vamana Avatar. The one-day rule of King Bali is observed during the last day of Diwali  and is of great importance in Karnataka and Maharashtra.                                                                                   

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The list goes on and on as there are a thousands and thousands of Gods and Goddess in our universe and all are worshiped in one or the other way in various parts of the world by various people.

So,hope you all will enjoy the Diwali festival and also the story behind the auspicious Diwali festival. 

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WISH U  ALL A VERY HAPPY  AND A SAFE DIWALI..................... 

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