How is Ganesha the remover of obstacles?

The Vahana of Ganesha Ganesha’s vahana is a mouse, which he rides. The mouse is an extension of Ganesha’s powers. It can gnaw through all barriers and it can slide into crevices too tiny for Ganesha to enter. Together the elephant deity and his vahana ensure that obstacles of all sizes can be removed.

What is Ganesha the remover of?

His vehicle (vahana) is the large Indian bandicoot rat, which symbolizes Ganesha’s ability to overcome anything to get what he wants. Like a rat and like an elephant, Ganesha is a remover of obstacles. The 10-day late-summer (August–September) festival Ganesh Chaturthi is devoted to him.

What Hindu god is the remover of obstacles?

Ganesha
Ganesha is the elephant-headed son of Shiva, one of the three most important deities of the Hindu pantheon, and his consort, the goddess Parvati. He is widely worshiped as the remover of obstacles and the bestower of good fortune, prosperity, and health. He is also the patron of arts and writing in the Hindu culture.

How does Ganesha help us?

The elephant head of Lord Ganesha stands for wisdom. So, if you worship Lord Ganesha, you are likely to gain wisdom. So, when you worship Lord Ganesha with complete faith, he guides you towards the right path. He gives you the courage to conquer your fears and overcome all obstacles in your life.

Why do we pray to Ganesha first?

Ganesha is also known as Vighnakartra (the creator of obstacles) as well as Vighnaharta (the destroyer of obstacles). Hence he is worshipped first so that he may destroy any upcomming obstacle in the task taken.

Why did Narasimha kill Vishnu?

Narasimha is an angry god. He broke demon Hiranyakashipu’s neck like a twig and clawed his stomach and wore his intestines as a garland, screaming in extreme delight. All because the demon king had forbidden his son Prahlad from worshipping Vishnu in the Asuric kingdom and was trying to murder the devout boy.

Which god idols should not be kept at home?

The idol of God should never be placed anywhere else in the house except the temple. Also, it should be placed in such a way that its back part is not visible. The idol’s front should only be visible.