108 Different Names Of Lord Ganesha In Sanskrit, English & Hindi

Lord Ganesha is a Hindu deity who is perhaps the most worshipped across India and by Hindus staying in other parts of the world. The popular Lord Ganapati is deeply revered, and almost every house, office, shops, and educational institute have an idol of the Lord on their altar. In countries like Nepal, Thailand, Bangladesh, Trinidad, and Sri Lanka too Lord Ganesha is worshipped. He is known worldwide as the 'Elephant headed God'.

Lord Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati (Gauri). Legend has it that Goddess Parvati had created Ganesha with turmeric and sandalwood paste which she had used as a body scrub, manifested life into Him and considered Him to be Her and Lord Shiva's son. Lord Ganesha was told by His mother to stand guard while She was having bath and not allow anyone to enter. Lord Ganesha was not aware that Lord Shiva was His father till then and so when Lord Shiva came and insisted on entering, Lord Ganesha refused to let Him in. Lord Shiva also did not know about Ganesha being Maa Parvati's creation. When Ganesha repeatedly refused entry to Lord Shiva, He got furious and severed Ganesha's head, which flew away and fell at an unknown distance.

When Devi Parvati came out and saw what Lord Shiva had done, Devi was overwhelmed, and she informed Lord Shiva that Ganesha was their son and that she wanted Her son back or else She would destroy the whole Universe. Understanding the situation, Lord Shiva promised to resurrect Ganesha back to life. As Ganesha's original head could not be found, Lord Shiva set out on a search for a head, assuring Devi Parvati that the first being that He finds in His search, He will bring the head of that being for Ganesha. He found an Elephant who was willing to give his life for Lord Shiva, so the Lord took the head of the Elephant and fixed it on the torso of Ganesha, bringing Him back to life. Goddess Parvati was overwhelmed to get back Her dear son. Lord Shiva announced that from that moment onwards, Lord Ganesha would be the first deity to be worshipped and invoked to begin any worship/puja, rites, or occasions.

Lord Ganesha is known as the God of new beginnings and the Lord who removes all obstacles from the path of his devotees, and blesses them with wisdom, intellect, good fortune, name, fame, prosperity and abundance. He represents auspiciousness, and so His blessings are invoked to begin any venture/work, be it a job interview, inauguration of new business, bringing home a new vehicle etc.

The iconography of Lord Ganesha has numerous meanings with each part of His Divine physical form, weapons, the Lotus flower, sweetness in His hands, and Moooshak (the mouse which is His vehicle) all have deep interpretations. Lord Ganesha's form resembles the Devnagari script of the 'Om', which is why He is also known as Omkara.

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated all over India, as the birthday of Lord Ganesha. In the state of Maharashtra, it is a 10 days festival celebrated with fervour and joy.

WHAT IS GANESHA ASHTOTTARA SHATANAMAVALI?

Lord Ganesha is pure consciousness, and His attributes are innumerable. Based on His various attributes, he is known by many names. The 108 names of Ganesha in Sanskrit are collectively called Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali. Some popular and commonly used Lord Ganesha names in Sanskrit from the Ganesha Ashtottara are Vinayaka (Lord of all), Ganapati (Lord of Ganas meaning Gods), Vignaharta (demolisher of all obstacles), Siddhivinayaka (one who bestows success). It is a common practice among parents in India to choose a name for their son from the108 names of Lord Ganesha. Devotees of Lord Ganesha recite Ganesh ji ke 108 naam (names) regularly. The Ganpati 108 names in Sanskrit, the Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali is also referred to as Vinayaka Ashtottara Shatanamavali has tremendous positive vibration and clears negative energies if recited or heard.

Below is the list of the 108 names of Ganesha in Sanskrit, written in English, with the meanings.

1. Akhuratha - One who has Mouse as His Charioteer
2. Alampata - Ever Eternal Lord
3. Amit - Incomparable Lord
4. Anantachidrupamayam - Infinite and Consciousness Personified
5. Avaneesh - Lord of the whole World
6. Avighna - Remover of Obstacles
7. Balaganapati - Beloved and Lovable Child
8. Bhalchandra - Moon-Crested Lord
9. Bheema - Huge and Gigantic
10. Bhupati - Lord of the Gods
11. Bhuvanpati - God of the Gods
12. Buddhinath - God of Wisdom
13. Buddhipriya - Knowledge Bestower
14. Buddhividhata - God of Knowledge
15. Chaturbhuj - One who has Four Arms
16. Devadeva - Lord of All Lords
17. Devantakanashakarin - Destroyer of Evils and Asuras
18. Devavrata - One who accepts all Penances
19. Devendrashika - Protector of All Gods
20. Dharmik - One who gives Charity
21. Dhoomravarna - Smoke-Hued Lord
22. Durja - Invincible Lord
23. Dvaimatura    One who has two Mothers
24. Ekaakshara - He of the Single Syllable
25. Ekadanta - Single-Tusked Lord
26. Ekadrishta - Single-Tusked Lord
27. Eshanputra - Lord Shiva's Son
28. Gadadhara - One who has The Mace as His Weapon
29. Gajakarna - One who has Ears like an Elephant
30. Gajanana - Elephant-Faced Lord
31. Gajananeti - Elephant-Faced Lord
32. Gajavakra - Trunk of The Elephant
33. Gajavaktra - One who has Mouth like an Elephant
34. Ganadhakshya - Lord of All Ganas (Gods)
35. Ganadhyakshina - Leader of All The Celestial Bodies
36. Ganapati - Lord of All Ganas (Gods)
37. Gaurisuta - The Son of Gauri (Parvati)
38. Gunina - One who is The Master of All Virtues
39. Haridra - One who is Golden Coloured
40. Heramba - Mother's Beloved Son
41. Kapila - Yellowish-Brown Coloured
42. Kaveesha - Master of Poets
43. Kirti - Lord of Music
44. Kripalu - Merciful Lord
45. Krishapingaksha - Yellowish-Brown Eyed
46. Kshamakaram - The Place of Forgiveness
47. Kshipra - One who is easy to Appease
48. Lambakarna - Large-Eared Lord
49. Lambodara - The Huge Bellied Lord
50. Mahabala - Enormously Strong Lord
51. Mahaganapati - Omnipotent and Supreme Lord
52. Maheshwaram - Lord of The Universe
53. Mangalamurti    All Auspicious Lord
54. Manomay - Winner of Hearts
55. Mrityuanjaya - Conqueror of Death
56. Mundakarama - Abode of Happiness
57. Muktidaya - Bestower of Eternal Bliss
58. Musikvahana - One who has Mouse as His Charioteer
59. Nadapratithishta - One who Appreciates and Loves Music
60. Namasthetu - Vanquisher of All Evils and Vices and Sins
61. Nandana - Lord Shiva's Son
62. Nideeshwaram - Giver of Wealth and Treasures
63. Omkara - One who has the Form Of OM
64. Pitambara - One who has Yellow-Coloured Body
65. Pramoda - Lord of All Abodes
66. Prathameshwara - First Among All
67. Purush - The Omnipotent Personality
68. Rakta - One who has Red-Coloured Body
69. Rudrapriya - Beloved Of Lord Shiva
70. Sarvadevatman - Acceptor of All Celestial Offerings
71. Sarvasiddhanta - Bestower of Skills and Wisdom
72. Sarvatman - Protector of The Universe
73. Shambhavi - The Son of Parvati
74. Shashivarnam - One who has a Moon like Complexion
75. Shoorpakarna - Large-Eared Lord
76. Shuban - All Auspicious Lord
77. Shubhagunakanan - One who is The Master of All Virtues
78. Shweta - One who is as Pure as the White Colour
79. Siddhidhata - Bestower of Success and Accomplishments
80. Siddhipriya  -  Bestower of Wishes and Boons
81. Siddhivinayaka  - Bestower of Success
82. Skandapurvaja - Elder Brother of Skand (Lord Kartik)
83. Sumukha - Auspicious Face
84. Sureshwaram - Lord of All Lords
85. Swaroop - Lover of Beauty
86. Tarun - Ageless
87. Uddanda - Nemesis of Evils and Vices
88. Umaputra - The Son of Goddess Uma (Parvati)
89. Umaputra  - Curved Trunk Lord
90. Varaganapati - Bestower of Boons
91. Varaprada - Granter of Wishes and Boons
92. Varadavinayaka - Bestower of Success
93. Veeraganapati - Heroic Lord
94. Vidyavaridhi - God of Wisdom
95. Vighnahara - Remover of Obstacles
96. Vignaharta - Demolisher of Obstacles
97. Vighnaraja - Lord of All Hindrances
98. Vighnarajendra -  Lord of All Obstacles
99. Vighnavinashanaya - Destroyer of All Obstacles and Impediments
100. Vigneshwara -  Lord of All Obstacles
101. Vikat - Huge and Gigantic
102. Vinayaka - Lord of All
103. Vishwamukha  - Master of The Universe
104. Vishwaraja  - King of The World
105. Yagnakaya - Acceptor of All Sacred and Sacrificial Offerings
106. Yashaskaram -  Bestower of Fame and Fortune
107. Yashvasin -  Beloved and Ever Popular Lord
108. Yogadhipa   - Lord of Meditation