Ganesh, or Ganesha, is one of Hinduisms most popular deities. He is the god that protects his devotees from any obstacles (vighnam). Hence the name Vighneswara. He is also described as the Supreme Leader ( Vinayaka). He is the first born son of Shiva and Parvati, and the 'consort' of Buddhi (also called Riddhi) and Siddhi. Lord Ganesh is worshipped in different forms in India and abroad.
A |
Akhurath |
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 |
Avighna |
Remover of Obstacles |
K |
Krti |
Lord of Music |
Kshamakaram |
The Place of Forgiveness |
L |
Lambakarna |
Large-Eared Lord |
Lambodara |
The Huge Bellied Lord |
P |
Pitambara |
One who has Yellow-Coloured Body |
Prathameshwara |
First Among All |
Purush |
The Omnipotent Personality |
Parthasarthi |
Charioteer Of Partha - Arjuna |
Purshottam |
The Supreme Soul |
S |
Siddhidhata |
Bestower of Success and Accomplishments |
Siddhivinayaka |
Bestower of Success |
Sureshwaram |
Lord of All Lords |
U |
Umaputra |
The Son of Goddess Uma (Parvati) |
V |
Varadavinayaka |
Bestower of Success |
Veeraganapati |
Heroic Lord |
Vidyavaridhi |
God of Wisdom |
Vighnaraja |
Lord of All Hindrances |
Vigneshwara |
Lord of All Obstacles |
Vinayaka |
Lord of All |
B |
Balaganapati |
Beloved and Lovable Child |
Bhalchandra |
Moon-Crested Lord |
Bheema |
Huge and Gigantic |
Bhupati |
Lord of the Gods |
C |
Chaturbhuj |
One who has Four Arms |
D |
Devadeva |
Lord! of All Lords |
Devavrata |
One who accepts all Penances |
Devendrashika |
Protector of All Gods |
Dharmik |
One who gives Charity |
Dhoomravarna |
Smoke-Hued Lord |
Durja |
Invincible Lord |
E |
Ekroop |
One Appearence |
Ekta |
Unity |
G |
Gajakarna |
One who has Eyes like an Elephant |
Gajanana |
Elephant-Faced Lord |
Ganapati |
Lord of All Ganas (gods) |
Gunina |
One who is The Master of All Virtues |
M |
Mahabala |
Enormously Strong Lord |
Mahaganapati |
Omnipotent and Supreme Lord |
Maheshwaram |
Lord of The Universe |
Musikvahana |
One who has Mouse as His Charioteer |
N |
Namasthetu |
Vanquisher of All Evils and Vices and Sins |
Nideeshwarama |
Giver of Wealth and Treasures |
Nadapratithishta |
One who Appreciates and Loves Music |