Maha Ganesh represents the energy of Lord Siva and Goddess Parvathi (Uma). Because of a  mythological incident, the normal head of Ganesha had to be replaced with that of an elephant. The elephant-headed Ganesha looks like OM, the pranava mantra, representing the quintessence of the Vedas (Hindu scriptures), indicating power and wisdom.

IMPORTANT FESTIVALS

  • Ganesh Chaturthi

AUSPICIOUS DAYS

  • Chathurti (4th day of lunar calendar)
  • Tuesdays
  • Fridays

VAHANA

  • Mouse

FAVORITE OFFERINGS

  • Modhaka (kollakatai – in Tamil)
  • Durva grass
 SLOKAS
Eka dhantham Maha kayam, Lambo dara Gajananam
Vigna nasa karam devam, Herambam Pranamam yaham
I salute the Lord Heramba (the self-effulgent Ganesha), the one who destroys all obstacles, who has a huge body, a face that of an elephant and only one tusk.