Of all the thousands of Gods in the Hindu Pantheon, Ganesh is probably the most loved and most identified all over the Globe, so I thought it befitting to dedicate Our First Post to him…
Ganesh is by far the most popular Deity to date and his popularity is reflected in his presence in art and memorabilia, right from the classical to the somewhat Kitschy representations in touristy knick-knacks. Nowhere can his presence around us be felt more than in Tamil Nadu, with a small Temple or Shrine being dedicated to him. Especially here in Chennai, One can easily espy his presence at every 3 Road intersection, as he will be there, either in an elaborate Temple or a small decorative tile tucked away on some wall.
As Children the following Hymn is taught, dedicated to Lord Ganesh, the Remover of all Obstacles:
” Agajanana padmarkam gajanana maharnisam
Aneka dam tam bhaktyanam eka dantam upasmahe ”
Aneka dam tam bhaktyanam eka dantam upasmahe ”
Which translates to : “Just as the face of his Mother is radiant like a Lotus in bloom, upon looking at her Son Ganesh, so shall his grace be upon those to pray to him, the single tusked one”
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