Iconography of Vinayaka, Ganapati and Ganesa (Ganesha) Ravan ** The Shree Shaligram rosary

** The Shree Shaligram rosary is used in decorating the Lord Vishnu and Lord feels very happy to wear the Shaligram malas

Author - Text with English Translation by Ram Kumar Rai

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Ganesh (also spelled Ganesa or Ganesha and known as Ganapati

Iconography of Vinayaka, Ganapati and Ganesa (Ganesha) Ravan ** The Shree Shaligram rosaryIn the Hindu pantheon of gods, Vinayaka is the only deity who was born with a normal head, but beheaded by Lord Siva (his father) and again fixed with an elephant head to his body by the same Lord Siva. Then Lord Siva addressed him as Ganesa and blessed him that everyone including devas would pray to Ganesa before starting their work. This elephant god got the epithets, Vighnakarta and Vighnaharta. He is also called Ganapati. The worship of Vinayaka