He is Vighanharta and master of Riddhi-Siddhi. This simply means that he removes all obstacles confronting devotees. A prayer, an offering or penance made for him ensures success. It brings wealth and prosperity…

भाद्रपद शुक्ल चतुर्थी को मध्याह्न के समय विघ्नविनायक भगवान् गणेशका जन्म हुआ था । अत: यह तिथि मध्याह्नव्यापिनी लेनी चाहिये । गणेशचतुर्थी के दिन नक्त व्रत का विधान है । अत: भोजन सांयकाल करना चाहिये तथापि पूजा यथासंभव मध्याह्न में ही करनी चाहिये ।….

On the 4th day of the bright half of Bhadrapad (August-September), the great festival of Ganesh or Ganpati is celebrated. This festival marked the birthday of Lord Ganesh. Ganpati is one of the most popular deities. Both Shaivites and Vaishnavites worship him…..

Akhuratha : One who has Mouse as His Charioteer, Alampata : Ever Eternal Lord, Amit : Incomparable Lord, Anantachidrupamayam : Infinite and Consciousness Personified, Avaneesh : Lord of the whole World….