Ganesha (Vighneshwara) Ashtottara Shatanamavali — Word-by-Word Meaning
गणेश (विघ्नेश्वर) अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली
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Word-by-Word Breakdown
Complete Translation
The 108 names of Lord Ganesha (Vighneshwara), the remover of obstacles and lord of beginnings — each recited with “Om” and “namaḥ”, chanted before every undertaking for success and wisdom.
Origin & History
Source: Traditional
Author: Traditional
Period: Classical
The Ganesha (Vighneshwara) Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a traditional garland of the 108 names of Ganesha (Vighneshwara). The 108 names of Lord Ganesha (Vighneshwara), the remover of obstacles and lord of beginnings — each recited with “Om” and “namaḥ”, chanted before every undertaking for success and wisdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ganesha (Vighneshwara) Ashtottara Shatanamavali?▼
The 108 names of Lord Ganesha (Vighneshwara), the remover of obstacles and lord of beginnings — each recited with “Om” and “namaḥ”, chanted before every undertaking for success and wisdom.
How is an Ashtottara Shatanamavali chanted?▼
It is chanted as an archana: each of the 108 names is recited with “Om” (ॐ) before it and “namaḥ” (नमः) after it, while offering a flower or a pinch of kumkum at the deity’s feet for each name. The complete garland of 108 names is offered in one sitting, especially on Wednesdays and Chaturthi and during Ganesh Chaturthi and Sankashti.
What does “Ashtottara Shatanamavali” mean?▼
“Ashtottara-shata” means “a hundred and eight” (108) and “namavali” means “a garland of names”. So it is the sacred list of the 108 names of Ganesha (Vighneshwara), each a name of praise and meditation.
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