 vakratunda mahaakaaya kotisurya samaprabhaa | nirvighna kuru mae deva sarvakaaryeshu sarvadaa || With a curved trunk and generous form Whose splendor matches ten million Suns Remove all obstacles, Deva! In all that I do! _______ Ganapati Bappa, Mowrya! M&A Additional Notes from Prarthana |
 On Ganesh Chaturthi Wishing you all A Blessed Ganesha's Grace! Notes are excerpted from my just released book, Prarthana: A Book of Hindu Psalms; © Arun Shanbhag 2007 Ganesha Stotram - Hymn to Ganesha The visage of Ganesha (or Ganapati) is easily recognizable as the elephant-headed God of Knowledge and Wisdom. A Ganesha murti can be found in the home of every Hindu. Tiny Ganesha figurines also grace the dashboard of new cars; and Ganesha icons in a variety of poses is a popular gift for family and friends. With the ever-growing popularity of Ganesha, devotees start their prayers with this hymn to Ganesha. ... Rest of Excerpt |
| Bought this in Mumbai on my last trip. Love the bright colors! Enjoy!  x-posted on ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif){kind=small} art_india, sanatana_dharma, hindus and indiaphotoalbum |
 Wishing Everyone Days full of Peace and Good Cheer! Ganapati from our home, 2002. ... and no talk of being homesick. |