SANSKAR DNYANPEETH , KHAMGAON PPT COMPETITION TOPIC-GANESHA IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES PRESENTED BY : PARI  BAGHELE SONAKSHI  .S. CHAVAN   DATE – 25/9/2023

SANSKAR DNYANPEETH , KHAMGAON PPT COMPETITION TOPIC-GANESHA IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES PRESENTED BY : PARI BAGHELE SONAKSHI .S. CHAVAN DATE – 25/9/2023.

Famous sloka or verse in praise of Lord Ganesha A mantra for beginning Meditation, or Prayer, or starting new enterprises, or undertaking any new initiative.

[Audio] GANESHA. Ganesha is one of the most beloved deities in Hinduism. Ganesha, also spelled Ganesh, also called Ganapati, elephant-headed Hindu god of beginnings, who is traditionally worshipped before any major enterprise. Ganesha is known as the remover of obstacles and the offspring of Shiva, and his consort the goddess Parvati. According to Hindu mythology, Ganesha was created by goddess Parvati and given life by Lord Shiva. Lord Ganesha has 108 names. In the family of Lord Ganesha the members are Father and Mother , Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and Brother -Kartikeya (elder brother) , Sisters- Ashoksundari, Lord Shiva had several Naag kanya daughters like Jaya, Vishhar, Shamilbari, Dev and Dotli, who can be called sisters of Ganesha. Ganesha's wives Riddhi and Siddhi, Ganesh's sons, Shubh and Labh, as well as two grandsons, Amod and Pramod.​.

[Audio] ECO -FRIENDLY GANESHA Creating eco-friendly idols of Lord Ganesha involves using natural and biodegradable materials that are safe for the environment. Here are the steps for making eco-friendly Ganesha idols: Materials Needed: Clay: Choose natural clay, which is readily available and biodegradable. Water: For mixing the clay and shaping the idol. 3. Natural Colors: If you wish to paint the idol, use eco-friendly, water-based, or natural colors. 4. Bamboo Sticks or Wire: These are used to provide support to the idol's structure during the sculpting process..

[Audio] STEPS FOR MAKING GANESHA . Prepare the Work Area: - Keep a bucket of water nearby for moistening the clay and your hands as needed. 2. Create the Base: - Start by shaping the base of the idol. 3. Build the Body: - Begin forming the torso of the idol by molding the clay into a spherical shape. 4. Sculpt the Features: - Use simple sculpting tools to shape the facial features, such as the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. 5. Allow the Idol to Dry:- Place the finished idol in a dry, well-ventilated area to allow it to air-dry. 6. Optional Painting: - If you choose to paint the idol, use eco-friendly paints. Avoid using toxic chemical. 7. Final Touches: - You can add final touches and decorations. 8. Idol Immersion: - When the festival is over, you can immerse the eco-friendly Ganesha idol in a river or pond..

[Audio] GANESHA IN INDIA . Ganesha is typically depicted with the head of an elephant and a human body. He is often shown with four arms, although some representations may have more or fewer arms. He is usually portrayed with a broken tusk, holding various objects like a lotus, an axe, a noose, and a bowl of sweets (modakas). The "Ganesha Purana" is specifically dedicated to Ganesha and provides detailed information about his life and legends. Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai: The Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai is one of the most famous Ganesha temples in India. I t is believed to have been constructed in 1801 and has a long history of Ganesha worship. Ganpatipule, Maharashtra: Ganpatipule, a town in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, is known for its centuries-old temple of Lord Ganesha. The idol here is believed to be a "swayambhu" (self-manifested) idol, adding to its significance..

[Audio] GANESHA IN CAMBODIA. Cambodia abounds with Hindu gods and temples. Ganesha from Angkor Borei along with other gods finds mention in an epigraph of the 7th century CE. Here in this country Ganesha here is known as 'Prah Kenes'. At some places he is seen along with Shiva and Parvati. Cambodian Ganesha images of the pre-Khmer period are with wide fan-like ears, no neck, no head-dress, no pot-belly, two armed and with his trunk turned to the left. In those of the Khmer period, he is shown wearing a conical crown. Ganesha images in Cambodia are mostly two-armed which are placed on the knees holding various attributes. His trunk is hanging straight and is coiled at the end. It is also seen turning outward and upward as seen in Chinese Turkestan, Bali and in China. Pra Kenes here, is never obese, he is rarely shown seated with legs crossed. There are hundreds of images in stone and bronze suggesting his popularity in this country. However, the mouse, the vehicle of Ganesha is not seen with the god in Cambodia. A typical two-armed Khmer Ganesha seated in paryankasana wearing anklets and a snake tied near the left ear with the snake hood raised, is a special feature of Cambodian Ganesha..

[Audio] Ganesha in Japan. Vinayaka, as he is known in Japan, was introduced in this country in the 9th century by the Buddhist monk, Kobo or Koloho Daishi. The Japanese Vinayaka holds the broken tusk, radish and axe as per necessity. In his Vajra-Vinayaka form besides any of the three referred to above he carries Vajra, that is, thunderbolt. In another form known as Kaku-zen-cho he is triple headed, each one having three eyes. He holds a sword, radish, scepter and modaka. Kangi-ten (deva of bliss): This is the dual image known in Japanese as Kangi-ten. It shows two elephant-headed figures embracing their hands clasped behind each other's back. This type of Ganesha-form came to Japan originally from China. This is a secret esoteric form of the god (Ganesha) Kangi-ten ,derived from the Tantric cult based on the Yoga doctrine of the union of the Individual with the Universal spirit..

[Audio] GANESHA IN CHINA. Even today Ganesha is a familiar figure in Japan and Mongolia, but is rarely seen in China and Korea. Of course this was not the case up to 9th century China. His first appearance in China is encountered in the sixth century at Kung-hsien. He sits in vajrasana holding a lotus in the right hand and either a sweetmeat ball or jewel in the left. At Tun-huang, Ganesha is shown with Kartikeya, his brother. Ganesha is shown wearing pleated lower garment and flowing scarf, seated in ardhaparyankasana carrying a broken tusk in his left hand and a ball of sweetmeats in the right. He is seen lifting it with his trunk turned in that direction. Ganesha is also depicted in China as a Buddhist guardian. In that appearance he is known as Hsiang-shen wang ,(elephant spirit king)..

[Audio] GANESHA IN MYANMAR As we know Hinduism was very popular in this country during the 5th-7th centuries of the Current Era. In southern Myanmar several images in a role of the Remover of Obstacles are found while in the northern part Ganesha is taken as a guardian deity. A noteworthy four armed image of Ganesha seated in the padmasana holding an axe, rosary and conch, placing the remaining hand on the lap, is seen in a Brahmanical temple at Pagan. An interesting feature to be met here is of a crocodile carved on his pedestal, and a tortoise and fish to the right and left of the pedestal in bas- relief. Ganesha is known as 'Maha-pienne' here and is still worship..

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