The Birth of Ganesh Indian Mythological sources stress the need for recitation of the name of Lord Ganesh before starting any work. The relevance of this becomes clear as the story of Lord Ganesh unfolds in the following pagaraphs.   Lord Ganesh is the virtual son of Lord Shiva and... Read more

Ganesh and Ravana the Demon One day, the devil Ravana undertook very difficult tapas . As a consequence, Shiva appeared to him. Ravana requested a favor. He wanted that his kingdom and himself could never be damaged or destroyed. As a present, Shiva gave him a Shiva Lingam , the symbol of Shiva; he... Read more

The Wisdom of Ganesh Shiva et Parvati used to play with two sons, Ganesh and Kartikeya. The gods had given them a marvelous fruit. Each boy wanted to get it for him alone. Their parents explained them that the nectar of the Supreme Knowledge and of Immortality was hidden in that fruit. To get th... Read more

  Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the birthday of Lord Ganesh , the god of wisdom and prosperity on the fourth day of the moons bright fortnight, or period from new moon in the lunar month of Bhadrapada. The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi continue for five, seven, or ten days. Some even str... Read more