Why is Ganesh called vigneshwara?
In some versions, the remorseful Vigna was made an attendant of Ganesha, who would trouble those who fail to worship his Lord. Vignasura also requested Ganesha to take the name Vigneshwara (The Lord of Vigna/obstacles) to commemorate the event.
How was Ganesh born?
On the insistence of Shiva, Parvati fasted for years (punyaka vrata) to propitiate Vishnu so that he would grant her a son. Vishnu, after the completion of the sacrifice, announced that he would incarnate himself as her son in every kalpa (eon). Accordingly, Ganesha was born to Parvati as a charming infant.
Why does Ganesh have a big belly?
Lord Ganesha’s belly represents the whole cosmos, the seven realms above and below and the seven oceans are inside Ganesha’s cosmic belly. These are held together by the cosmic energy (kundalini) symbolized by the huge snake around him.
How many Lord Venkateswara images are there in India?
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Why is Ganesha called Vigneshwara?
This boon granted, Ganesha, the lord of the attendants of Parvati, came to be regarded as Vigneshwara the remover of obstacles. Ganesha is associated with the concepts of Buddhi (intellect), Siddhi (spiritual power),these qualities are sometimes personified as goddesses, said to be Ganesha’s wives.
What is the story of Vigneshwara and Vasishta?
There is a story about Vigneshwara and Vasishta. Someone who was carrying food to Vigneshwara was stopped and questioned where he was going. He answered, “I am carrying food to Vigneshwara who is on eternal fasting.
How many people come to god Venkateswara’s temple every year?
Every year millions people come to God Venkateswara’s temple to worship and pray. Please Note – All these photos are taken from the Internet. If Anyone has any Issue or Copyright for these images then they can directly Contact Us.