Ganesa 16 - Ashtavinayaka 6 - The Legend Of Vighnesvara Vinayaka Poem by Geeta Radhakrishna Menon
Ganesa 16 - Ashtavinayaka 6 - The Legend Of Vighnesvara Vinayaka
An interesting legend about the temple
Of Vighneshvara Vinayaka in Ozar.
A demon named Vighnasura was created by Lord Indra
In order to disrupt the Yagnya of King Abhinandan.
The demon in his ferociousness not only disturbed
The rituals and prayers, but destroyed all Vedic scriptures.
The demon frightened the sages with his violent actions.
In distress, the sages sought the help of Lord Ganesa.
Lord Ganesa appeared before them and agreed to help.
He attacked and subdued the demon Vighnasura.
Vighnasura begged for forgiveness and pleaded for mercy.
Lord Ganesa relented but with a condition
That he would never step into a place
Where Ganesa is worshipped.
Vighnasura promised that he would never ever enter
A place where the name of Sri Ganesa is chanted.
But the shrewd Vighnasura came up with another request.
That his name should be attached to Sri Ganesa's name.
Sri Ganesa, once again, agreed to his plea.
Since then, Ganesa came to be named as Vighnesvara as well.
Vighnesa, Vighnavinayaka, Vighnaharta are all names of Lord Ganesa.
The name implies that unforeseen calamities, unwarranted hurdles,
Unpredictable obstacles can be removed from one's life,
Through faithful devotion, prayers and dedication to Lord Ganesa.
The temple of Vighneshvara Vinayaka is surrounded by a thick stone wall.
On entering the temple there is the main courtyard, a twenty feet long hall, while the inner sanctum is ten feet long. The idol of Vinayaka faces the east and has its trunk turned to the left side. The eyes are studded with red rubies that shine brightly. A diamond is inlaid on the forehead. Idols of Riddhi and Siddhi are placed on either side of Vinayaka deity.
The Pilgrimage of Ashtavinayaka in Maharashtra involves eight temples of Ganesa. Each has a unique story. The worship and pilgrimage to theses temples is considered miraculous that fulfills the wishes of all devotees of Ganesa. Vinayaka removes all hurdles and obstacles in life.
This is the story of Chintamani Vinayaka in Theur,
Siddhi Vinayaka, Vinayaka, Vignesa, Ganesa, Ganapati, Gajanana are all names of the elephant headed God of the Hindu pantheon, worshipped and adored by millions of people in India and the world over.
In 2018, I made a trip to all the Ashtavinaya temples in Maharashtra to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesa. I have published a book on Ganesa entitled "Jai Jai Sri Ganesa"
Sorry for my delayed visit. The poem reflects upon the legend about how Lord Ganesha subdued a demon named Vighnasur and how He also came to be known as Vighnesvara. It is full of information as well as full of devotion. I'm sure the reader will also have the blessings of Ashtavinayaka through recital of these nicely articulated poems. Thanks, Geeta Ma'am.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Delivering Poems Around The World
Poems are the property of their respective owners. All information has been reproduced here for educational and informational purposes to benefit site visitors, and is provided at no charge...
5/15/2024 6:47:32 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Beautiful representation....thank u.