108 Names of Lord Ganesha
Lord Ganesh, also known as Ganesha or Ganapati, is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. He is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is known as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences, and the deva of intellect and wisdom. Lord Ganesh is often invoked at the beginning of ceremonies, rituals, and endeavors for his blessings and guidance. He is believed to have 108 different names, each representing a different aspect of his divine nature. Some people are also called Ganesh Ashtottarshat Namavali or Ganesha Ashtottara Sata Namavali. Here are 108 names of Lord Ganesh and their meanings:
- Akhuratha: One with a Mouse as His Charioteer
- Alampata: Ever Eternal Lord
- Amit: Incomparable Lord
- Anantachidrupamayam: Infinite and Consciousness Personified
- Avaneesh: Lord of the Whole World
- Avighna: Remover of Obstacles
- Balaganapati: Beloved and Lovable Child
- Bhalchandra: Moon-Crested Lord
- Bheema: Huge and Gigantic
- Bhupati: Lord of the Gods
- Bhuvanpati: God of the Gods
- Buddhinath: God of Wisdom
- Buddhipriya: Knowledge-Loving
- Buddhividhata: God of Knowledge
- Chaturbhuj: One with Four Arms
- Devadeva: Lord of All Lords
- Devantakanashakarin: Destroyer of Evils and Asuras
- Devavrata: One Who Accepts All Penances
- Devendrashika: Protector of All Gods
- Dharmik: One Who Fulfills His Duties
- Dhoomravarna: Smoke-Hued Lord
- Durja: Invincible Lord
- Dvaimatura: One Who Has Two Mothers
- Ekaakshara: He of the Single Syllable
- Ekadanta: Single-Tusked Lord
- Ekadrishta: Single-Tusked Lord
- Eshanputra: Son of Lord Shiva
- Gadadhara: One Who Holds a Mace
- Gajakarna: Elephant-Eared Lord
- Gajanana: Elephant-Faced Lord
- Gajananeti: Elephant-Faced Lord
- Gajavakra: Trunk of the Elephant
- Gajavaktra: One Who Has an Elephantine Mouth
- Ganadhakshya: Lord of All Ganas (Gods)
- Ganadhyakshina: Leader of All Celestial Bodies
- Ganapati: Lord of All Ganas (Gods)
- Gaurisuta: Son of Goddess Gauri (Parvati)
- Gunina: One Who Is the Master of All Virtues
- Haridra: One Who Is Golden Colored
- Heramba: Mother’s Beloved Son
- Kapila: Yellowish-Brown Colored
- Kaveesha: Master of Poets
- Kirti: Lord of Music
- Kripalu: Merciful Lord
- Krishapingaksha: Yellowish-Brown Eyed
- Kshamakaram: Place of Forgiveness
- Kshipra: One Who Is Easy to Appease
- Lambakarna: Large-Eared Lord
- Lambodara: Pot-Bellied Lord
- Mahabala: Enormously Strong Lord
- Mahaganapati: Supreme Lord of All Ganas
- Maheshwaram: Lord of the Universe
- Mangalamurti: Auspicious Form
- Manomay: Winner of Hearts
- Mrityunjaya: Conqueror of Death
- Mundakarama: Abode of Happiness
- Muktidaya: Bestower of Liberation
- Musikvahana: Rider of Mouse
- Nadapratithishta: One Who Appreciates Music
- Namasthetu: Vanquisher of All Evils and Vices and Sins
- Nandana: Lord Shiva’s Son
- Nideeshwaram: Giver of Wealth and Treasures
- Omkara: Creator of OM
- Pitambara: Yellow-Colored Lord
- Pramoda: Lord of All Abodes
- Prathameshwara: First Among All
- Purush: The Supreme Personality
- Rakta: Red-Colored Lord
- Rudrapriya: Beloved of Lord Shiva
- Sarvadevatman: Accepter of All Celestial Offerings
- Sarvasiddhanta: Bestower of Skills and Wisdom
- Sarvatman: Protector of the Universe
- Shambhavi: Son of Parvati
- Shashivarnam: One Who Has a Moon-Like Complexion
- Shoorpakarna: Large-Eared Lord
- Shuban: All Auspicious Lord
- Shweta: White-Colored Lord
- Siddhidhata: Bestower of Success and Accomplishments
- Siddhipriya: Bestower of Boons and Wishes
- Skandapurvaja: Elder Brother of Skanda (Lord Murugan)
- Sumukha: Auspicious Face
- Sureshwaram: Lord of All Lords
- Swaroop: Lover of Beauty
- Tarun: Ageless Lord
- Uddanda: Punisher of Evildoers
- Umaputra: Son of Goddess Uma (Parvati)
- Vakratunda: Curved Trunk Lord
- Varaganapati: Bestower of Boons
- Varaprada: Granter of Wishes and Desires
- Varadavinayaka: Bestower of Success
- Veeraganapati: Heroic Lord
- Vighnahara: Remover of Obstacles
- Vighnaraja: Lord of All Obstacles
- Vighnarajendra: Lord of All Lords
- Vighnavinashanaya: Destroyer of All Obstacles and Problems
- Vigneshwara: Lord of All Obstacles
- Vikat: Huge and Gigantic
- Vinayaka: Lord of All
- Vishwamukha: Master of the Universe
- Vishwaraja: King of the World
- Yagnakaya: Accepter of All Sacred Offerings
- Yashaskaram: Bestower of Fame and Fortune
- Yashvasin: Beloved and Ever Popular Lord
- Yogadhipa: Lord of Meditation
- Yogakarta: Creator of Yoga
- Yogeshwara: Lord of Yoga
- Yoginampati: Lord of Yogis
- Yuvanashva: Eternal Youthful Lord.
These names highlight the various qualities