Sri Ganesha (With Sculpture)

Specifications:

• Dimensions:6.1 Inch X 4.1 Inch
• Edition:2009
• Author:M.L. Varadpande
• Publisher:Abhinav Publication
• ISBN:8170174775
• Cover Type:Hardcover
• Number of Pages:96 (Illustrated in Color)
From the Jacket

As a powerful god of wisdom intellect knowledge and success lord Ganesha is universally worshipped. In this book you will not only find the stories about this merciful divinity but also the procedure of offering worship to him in a befitting manner. Ganesha’s glory is explained in lucid style and narrated how it is celebrated in a colorful festival dedicated to him with the offerings of dance music and drama Prousely illustrated it is a complete book on lord Ganesha though in nutshell.

About the Author

Author M.L. Varadpande is internationally known for his erudition and scholarship and profound knowledge of Indian art literature, culture, religion, and mythology. His knowledge of divine cult of Krishna reflected this unusual book. He is author of several books including the history of Indian theatre in three volumes.

Contents

Divinities of Forest	11
Birth of Ganesha	15
Marching Ahead	27
Marriage of Ganesha	33
Cursed Moon	37
Destroyer of Demons	45
Ganesha Images	47
Dancing Ganesha	51
Ashtavainyaka Ganesha	57
Ganesha Festivals	63
Lakshmi Ganesha	67
Offerings Ganesha Likes most	75
Mantras and prayers	81
Twelve Auspicious Names Sri Ganesh Ganesha	86
Ganesha Vratas	88
How to Worship Ganesha	92
Acknowledgements	94
Index	96