Just In
- 52 min ago Aditi Rao Hydari's Double Diamond Engagement Ring Is Unique, Celebrity Wedding Rings That Are Bookmark Worthy!
- 4 hrs ago Navratri 2024 Date In April: When Will Chaitra Navratri Festival Start? Significance Of 9 Days, Deets Inside!
- 4 hrs ago Ramadan 2024: 6 Bollywood-Inspired Outfit Ideas To Shine During The Holy Month
- 6 hrs ago Personality Traits Of April Born Babies: From Being Witty, To Charismatic And More, They Are Full Of Sheer Joy
Don't Miss
- Finance 1:5 Stock Split, 10K Cr Fundraise Plan: Buy Multibagger PSU Bank Stock, TP Rs 140: Sharekhan
- Sports RCB vs KKR IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Kolkata Knight Riders Match 10 Live Score & Updates From M Chinnaswamy Stadium: Match Starts at 7:30 PM
- News IndiGo Launches Daily Direct Flights Between Bengaluru And Bali
- Movies Ananya Pandey & Aditya Roy Kapur Engagement Date: B-Town Couple Getting Engaged Soon? Here's What We Know
- Travel Choosing Your Next Home: Hyderabad Or Pune?
- Education National Management College begins admissions for CA and CMA courses
- Technology Samsung Galaxy M15 5G Launch in India Teased; Could Be Priced Under Rs 15,000
- Automobiles Ather Rizta Pre-Bookings Now Open – Ola S1 & TVS iQube Rival
The Consorts Of Lord Ganesha
The nine days Puja of Ganesh Chaturthi has commenced on a grand note. Every street and temple is celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha. The elephant head god has a very significant and special place in the Hindu mythology.
We all know the various birth and bravery stories of Lord Ganesha. But, very few people know the love story of the elephant head god. The marital status of Lord Ganesha has been described in the mythological stories. People in South India say that Lord Ganesha was a brahmachari which means he was unmarried. But, there are many beliefs on consorts of Ganesha. It is said that Ganesha was married to twin sisters, Riddhi and Siddhi.
If we look at the myths about Lord Ganesha and His consorts, there are different and many beliefs in all parts of the country. Many devotees think that Ganesha was married to Buddhi (intellect), Siddhi (spiritual power), and Riddhi (prosperity) whereas in few places Ganesha is named as the husband of Saraswati (Goddess of art and culture). These regional variations about Lord Ganesha and His consorts has lead to a lot of confusions.
In Śiva Purāṇa, the story of Lord Ganesha's marriage has been described. Ganesha and his brother Skanda competed to marry the two desirable daughters of Prajāpati, Siddhi and Buddhi. Ganesha with his clever approach won the fight and requested His parents (lord Shiva and Parvati) to get Him married to the twin sisters. It is also mentioned that Ganesha had two sons: Kshema born to Siddhi, and Lābha born to Buddhi.
Lord Ganesha's relationship with Ashtasiddhi is also well-known. Ashtasiddhi is the eight spiritual attainments which was achieved by yoga. These eight spiritual powers are represented by a group of eight women who have surrounded Lord Ganesha. Some even say that Ganesha was the father of Santoshi Maa.
In West Bengal, Lord Ganesha is associated with a banana tree. On the first day of Durga Puja, the banana tree is wrapped up in a red bordered white saree and vermilion is sprinkled on the leaves. Also known as Kala Bou, the plant is set on the right side of Ganesha after it is worshipped. Many Bengalis consider the Kala Bou as the wife of Lord Ganesha.
Though Ganesha is paired with the twin consorts, Riddhi and Siddhi, the relationship is also considered vague by many devotees due to the belief that He was a brahmachari. There is no Purāṇic evidence for the pair, but the pairing parallels those of Buddhi and Siddhi in Shiva Purana and Riddhi and Buddhi from Matsya Purana.
In Hinduism, Ganesha is worshipped with his two consorts, Riddhi and Siddhi. As it is Ganesh Chaturthi, take the name of Riddhi and Siddhi along with Ganesha to get the blessings.
- yoga spiritualityGanesh Visarjan 2023: Dos And Don'ts For Immersing Ganpati's Idol
- yoga spiritualityWhen Is Anant Chaturdashi 2023? Date, Shubh Muhurat, Significance, Mantra, Ganesh Visarjan Timings
- astrologyGanesh Utsav 2023: Lord Ganesha Mantras To Chant According To Your Zodiac Sign
- yoga spiritualityGanesh Chaturthi 2023: Story Of Adi Ganesha, Know The Significance Behind This Legend
- astrologyGanesh Chaturthi 2023: Remedies For Wisdom And Prosperity On Ganesh Utsav, According To Your Zodiac Sign
- yoga spiritualityGanesh Chaturthi 2023: There Is A Curse Behind Not Looking At Moon On This Day, Know The Story
- astrologyGanesh Chaturthi 2023: What Colour Clothes You Should Wear According To Astrology
- yoga spiritualityGanesh Chaturthi 2023: Which Ganesh Idol Is Good For Home? Know Timing, Rules Of Ganpati Sthapana
- home n gardenGanesh Chaturthi 2023: 7 Impressive Ways To Decorate Your Home
- yoga spiritualityGanesh Chaturthi 2023: What Is Symbolism Of Ganesha's Iconography? How It Is Associated With Human Lives
- yoga spiritualityGanesh Chaturthi 2023 Date: How Much Time Is Left For Ganesh Utsav? Start And End Date
- yoga spiritualityGanesh Chaturthi 2023: Meaning Of Seeing Lord Ganesha In Your Dream, One In Particular Means Wealth