Birth of Shri Ganesha ( Ganapati or Lambodara )—
Decapitated and reanimated by Shiva—-
Once, while Goddess Parvati wanted to take a bath, there were no attendants around to guard her and stop anyone from accidentally entering the house. Hence she created an image of a boy out of paste which she prepared to cleanse her body, and infused life into it, and thus Ganesha was born. Parvati ordered Ganesha not to allow anyone to enter the house, and Ganesha obediently followed his mother’s orders. After a while Shiva returned from outside, and as he tried to enter the house, Ganesha stopped him. Shiva was furious at this strange little boy who dared to challenge him. He told Ganesha that he was Parvati’s husband, and demanded that Ganesha let him go in. But Ganesha refused to hear him. Shiva lost his patience and had a fierce battle with Ganesha. At last he severed Ganesha’s head with his Trishula. When Parvati came out and saw her son’s lifeless body, she was very angry and sad. She demanded that Shiva restore Ganesha’s life at once. Unfortunately, Shiva’s Trishula was so powerful that it had hurled Ganesha’s head very far off. All attempts to find the head were in vain. As a last resort, Shiva approached Brahma who suggested that he replace Ganesha’s head with the first living being that came his way which lay with its head facing north. Shiva then sent his disciples to find and take the head of whatever creature they happened to find asleep with its head facing north. They found a dying elephant which slept in this manner, and after its death took its head, attaching the elephant’s head to Ganesha’s body and bringing him back to life. From then on, he was called Ganapati, or head of the celestial armies, and was to be worshipped by everyone before beginning any activity. SHREE MORESHWAR – MORGAON
NIJE BHUSWANANDJADBHARAT BHUMYA PARATARE |
TURIYOSTIRE PARAMSUKHDETVA NIVASASI ||
MAYURAYA NATH STAWAMASICH MAYURESH BHAGWAN |
ATASWA SANDHYAYE SHIVHARINI BRAHMAJANAKAM ||
Meaning : O! Lord Mayureshwar of Morgaon,you stay on sage jadbharat’s land, on the banks of river Karha which is known as “Bhuswanand’ (means happiness on land). Shree Moreshwar, who is far from three qualities, who rsembles Omkar, who is always in fourth state of yoga & who rides on peacock mayu accept my salutation. Morgaon, situated on the banks of river Karha comes in Baramati Taluka, in District Pune. It is said that shape of this place is like a peacock & once upon a time there were so many peacocks in the Morgaon, as such it is called as “Morgaon’. SHREE CHINTAMANI – THEUR
Brahma Srushtyadisakta Sthirmatirahittam Pidito Vighnasandhe |
Aakranto Bhutirakta Krutiganrajasa Jeevita Tyaktu Mischina ||
Swatmanan Sarvyakta Ganapatimamal Satyachintamaniyam |
Mukta cha stapayant sthirmatisukhadam sthavare dhudhi Midhe ||
Meaning : The one who is search of happiness, whose mind is wavering like Lord Brahma, who is in the midst all calamities should go to Sthavar means Theur & worship Shree Chintamani & get rid of all Chintas (worries) & calamities.
Lord Brahma meditated here to subdue his waveringmind. As his worries (chinta) were removed the idol is called Chintamani. The place is called Sthar (stable) or Theur. Theur is the nearest place of Ashtavinayak from Pune. Having mythological & historical importance, Theur is popular for various reasons. SHREE SIDDHIVINAYAK – SIDDHATEK
Sthitho Bhimatire jagadvan kamen Harina |
Vijetu Daityo Tachuti Malbhavou Kaitabhmadhu ||
Mahavighnarten Prakhar Tapasa Seitpado |
Ganesh Siddhisho Girivarvapu Panchjanak ||
Meaning : Lord shri Hari Vishnu, Who was surrounded by fierce calamaties, performed penance on mountain Siddhetekwhich is on the bank of river Bhima. On receiving boon from Lord Shri Ganesh, Lord Vishnu killed two demons Madhu & Kaitabh. Oh! Lord Siddheswar Shri Ganesh accept my salutation.
Lord Vishnu got Siddhi at Siddhatek as such Ganesh idol here is called as Siddhivinayak . It is believed that Siddhivinayak leads work to the completion. Shree Siddhivinayak is supposed to be Jagrut place (awakened) of Shree Ganesh. Morya Gosavi of Morgaon & Narayan Maharaj of Kedgaon have attained siddhi here. Peshva Senapati Shree Haripant Phadke resume his lost post by performing Vinayak’s penance for .. days. SHREE MAHAGANAPATI – RANJANGAON
Shree Shambhuvarprada Sutapasa Namna Sahastra Swakam |
Datwa Shree Vijay padam shivkar Tasme Prasanna Prabhu ||
Ten Sthapit Eva Sadgunavapu Kshetre Sadatishtati |
Tam vande Manipurke Ganapati Devam Mahant Mudra ||
Meaning : Lord Shivshankar obtained a boon by propitiating Lord Shree Ganesh who stays at Manipur, who gave boon to Mahadev, whose appearance is beautiful & pleasing & who is statue of good qualities.
Mahaganapati means powerful Ganapati. Mahaganapati has eight, ten or twelve hands.Lord Shivshankar got victory over Tripurasur (demon) on worshipping Mahaganapati. Therefore it is called “tripurari Varado Mahaganapati. (Lord Shivshankar is called as Tripurari after his victory over Tripurasur) SHREE GIRIJATMAJA – LENYADRI
Mayesh Bhuvaneshwari Shivsati Dehashrita Sunday |
Vighnesham Sutmaptukam Sanhita Kurvetapo Dushkaram ||
Takhya Bhutprakat Prasanna vardo Tishtataya Sthapitam |
Vandeh Girijatmaj Parmaj Tam Lekhanadristhitam ||
Meaning : Mother of universe, beautiful wife of Lord Shiva Goddess Parvati performed long penance of Shri Ganesh & at last obtained Shree Ganesh as her son. I salute Girija Parvati’s son Girijatmaj
who stayson mountain Lekhanadri(i.e.Lenyadri) Lenyadri is the only place among Ashtavinayaka places,which is situated on mountain & in the vicinity of the Buddhist caves. SHREE VIGHNESHWAR – OZAR
Bhaktanugrahe Gajmukho Vigheshwaro Brahamapam |
Nana Murti Dharopi Naijamahima Khanda Sadatma Prabhu ||
Sweccha Vighnahar Sadasukhkar Sidha Kallo Swayepum |
Kshetre Chozarke Namostu Satatam Tasme Parabrahamne ||
Meaning : Let my mind be concentrated to the God, who is elephant headed, benignant and remover of obstacle. He has defeated demon Vighnasur.He himself is Brahma. His greatness is undisturbed in his different forms. He is greatest artist, he gives happiness to his devotees, who abodes at Ozar.
Vighneshwara’s temple is situated on the banks of river Kukadi. Among Ashtavinayak Kshetra Vighneshwara Temple is the only temple with golden dome and pinnacle . SHREE BALLALESHWAR – PALI
Vedo Sanstuvaibhavo Gajmukho Bhaktabhimaniyo |
Ballaleravya Subhaktapal Narat; Khyat Sada Tishtati ||
Kshetre Pallipure Yatha Krityuge Chasmistha Laukike |
Bhakterbhavite Murtiman Ganapati Siddhiswar Tam Bhaje ||
Meaning : I worshipped God Ganesh, who is elephant headed, who has been praised in vedas, who is popular by the name of his devotee (Ballal),who take care of his devotees & in this kritayuga who abodes is Pallipur or Pali. Village Pali is situated between fort Sarasgad & river Amba flowing on the other side. On being pleased by devotion of Ballal, Shri Ganesh remained in the stone worshipped by Ballal & hence is called as Ballaleshwar of Pali. Among Ashtavinayakas, Pali’s Ballaleshwar is the only vinayak who is famous by his devotee’s name & who is dressed up as Brahmin.Since vinayaka gave his darshan in the guise of Brahmin, idol of vinayaka at Pali is dressed up as Brahmin.
This place is vey famous & spiritually awakened. It is said that in Peshva regime justice was done by taking kaul(answer to the question asked in the form of flower, leaves etc.)from Ballaleshwar. SHREE VARADVINAYAK – MAHAD
Bhaktabhimani Ganaraj Ekam|
Kshetre MadhaKhye Varadam Prasanam|
Yastishtati Shree Varado Ganesham|
Vinayakasta Pranamami Bhaktam||8||
Meaning : I salute Ganaraj who is leader of Ganas, who is proud of his devotees & who abodes at Mahad & has pleasant appearance.
In the temple of Varadvinayak, one Nandadeep (lamp) is alighten for last 1.7 years. Mahad has beautiful surroundings. In the ancient period it was called as Bhadrak or Mahad & so many sages & sects had resided in this place.
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