1. Names of Physical Appearance
These names describe Ganesha’s unique, elephant-headed form and iconography: [
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- Vakratunda: Lord with a curved trunk.
- Ekadanta: Lord with a single tusk.
- Lambodara: Lord with a large belly.
- Gajavakra: Lord with an elephant's trunk.
- Vikata: The monstrous or magnificent form.
- Dhumravarna: Lord with a smoke-colored complexion. [1, 2]
2. Names of Power & Leadership
These titles denote his supreme authority as the chief of the celestial forces:
- Ganapati: Lord of the ganas (celestial hosts).
- Vinayaka: The supreme leader and remover of obstacles.
- Ganesha: Lord of all beings.
- Ganadhiksha: Commander of the celestial hosts. [1, 2]
3. Names Describing His Role
Ganesha is revered for his role in clearing pathways, bringing wisdom, and granting desires: [
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- Vighneshwara / Vighnaraja: Lord and ruler of all obstacles.
- Vighnahanta: Destroyer of obstacles.
- Buddhipriya: Lord who is fond of intellect and wisdom.
- Siddhidata: Bestower of success and accomplishments.
- Bhalachandra: Lord who adorns the moon on his forehead. [1, 2, 3]
4. Names Related to Mythology
These names are associated with the stories and family of Lord Ganesha: [
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- Uma Putra: Son of Goddess Uma (Parvati).
- Parvatinandana: Son of Parvati.
- Bhavatmaja: Born of Lord Shiva.
- Mushakavahana: Lord whose vehicle is a mouse.
- Lambakarna: Lord with large, broad ears. [1, 2]
In daily prayers, Ganesha is usually invoked using specific salutations that acknowledge his status as the first deity to be worshipped: [
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- Agrapujya: The one who is worshipped first among all gods.
- Siddha Vinayaka: The perfected and successful remover of obstacles.
- Eshanputra: Son of Lord Shiva (Eshana). [1, 2]
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