Lord Ganesha is given prime importance among the panch-devas (five gods) according to Indian Hindu tradition, and is the first one to be worshipped while starting any auspicious work or celebration. He is known by many names and each name has a unique meaning and story attached to it. For anyone who is seeking success in any sphere of life, chanting of these 12 names, while appreciating their meaning would bring loads of good luck.
According to scriptures, chanting these 12 names has the following benefits:
Helpful for the couple desiring a child.
For those seeking financial prosperity.
For those who want to boost luck in academics (as Ganesha is considered the epitome of wisdom)
12 miraculous names of Ganesha -
1. Vikata (Meaning: One who is ferocious or intimidating)
When confronted by trouble or roadblocks, he transforms himself into an intimidating force.
Mantra:Om Vikataya Namah.
2. Ekadanta (Meaning: He who has one tooth)
According to Mudgal Purana, the single tusk of Ganesha denotes singularity of nature or the Absolute truth of universe.
Mantra: Om Ekadantaya Namah
3. Sumukha (Meaning: One who has a beautiful face)
Since Goddess Parvati, is an epitome of beauty, Ganesha inherited her good looks, and also possesses a halo around his body.
Mantra: Om Sumukhaya Namah
4. Vighnanasha (Meaning: Destroyer of obstacles)
Ganesha is the destroyer of trouble. That’s why he is worshipped before starting anything new.
Mantra:Om Vighnanashaya Namah
5. Lambodara (Meaning: One with a large belly)
The large belly signifies the ability to stomach anything, however good or bad and the deity’s insatiable capacity to consume knowledge.
Mantra: Om Lambodaraya Namah
6. Vinayaka (Meaning: One who has the qualities to lead)
He has the ability to set your soul free or give you ‘mukti’.
Mantra: Om Vinayakaya Namah
7. Ganadhyaksha (Meaning: leader of elephants)
He is the ruler of ‘Ganas’ or all those who serve Lord Shiva.
Mantra:Om Ganadhyakshaya Namah
8. Bhalachandra (Meaning: One Who wears the moon on his head)
It is said that the ability to become successful in a person is directly proportional to how calm his/her mind is. And moon is associated with peace and calm. By keeping the moon on his forehead, Ganesha is telling others the importance of keeping a calm and stable head.
Mantra:Om Bhala Chandraya Namah
9. Gajanana (Meaning: One Who has the face of an elephant)
What makes an elephant majestic is not only the enormous size of its head, but also its intelligence to think without limitations and strength of character- all that which Ganesha epitomizes.
Mantra: Om Gajananaya Namah
10. Gajakarnaka (Meaning: One with ears of an elephant)
Mantra: Om Gajakarnakaya Namah
11. Dhumraketu (Meaning: The Lord whose flag is of a smoky colour)
A smoke coloured flag signifies Ganesha’s ability to transform hazy things like dreams of his devotees to reality, and making them soar in the sky like a flag. Due to his ability to reduce all the roadblocks to ashes, he flag is smoke coloured.
Mantra:Om Dhumraketave Namah
12. Kapila (Meaning: The one with reddish-brown skin colour)
Just as kapila, a brown cow that gives milk and milk products essential for physical & mental health of humans, Ganesha, is responsible well-being of the entire human race.
Mantra:Om Kapilaya Namah