Most certainly by the 4th and 5th centuries CE, during the Gupta period, Ganesha was well established and had inherited traits from Vedic and pre-Vedic precursors. Several texts relate mythological anecdotes associated with his birth and exploits.Īn elephant–headed anthropomorphic figure on Indo-Greek coins from the 1st century BCE has been proposed by some scholars to be "incipient Ganesha", while others have suggested Ganesha may have been an emerging deity in India and southeast Asia around the 2nd century CE based on the evidence from archaeological excavations in Mathura and outside India. Ganesha is also invoked as a patron of letters and learning during writing sessions. As the god of beginnings, he is honored at the start of rites and ceremonies. He is widely revered, more specifically, as the remover of obstacles and thought to bring good luck the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom. Īlthough Ganesha has many attributes, he is readily identified by his elephant head. Devotion to Ganesha is widely diffused and extends to Jains and Buddhists. Hindu denominations worship him regardless of affiliations. His image is found throughout India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia ( Java and Bali), Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, and Bangladesh and in countries with large ethnic Indian populations including Fiji, Guyana, Mauritius, and Trinidad and Tobago. The Lord with the elephant face, served by all the Ganas, One who takes as His food, the essence of Kapitta and Jamboophala (these are two favorite fruits of Ganesh), son of Uma (Mother Parvati), destroyer of misery of the devotees, controller of obstacles, we worship Your Lotus Feet.ġ: (I Salute) Sri Gajananam ( Who is having an Elephant Face ), Who is Served by the Bhuta Ganas (Celestial Attendants or Followers) and Others,Ģ: Who Eats the Core of Kapittha (Wood Apple) and Jambu (Rose Apple) Fruits,ģ: Who is the Son of Devi Uma (Devi Parvati) and the Cause of Destruction of Sorrows,Ĥ: I Prostrate at the Lotus-Feet of Vigneshwara ( the God Who Removes Obstacles ).Ganesha ( Sanskrit: गणेश, IAST: Gaṇeśa), also known as Ganapati and Vinayaka, is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon. Gajananam Bhoota Ganadhi Sevitam is a famous Shloka in praise of Sri Ganesha. Chanting Gajananam Bhoota Ganadhi Sevitam powerful mantra brings peace and prosperity.
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