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.
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.
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 |