List of All 108 Different Names of Lord Ganesha in Sanskrit, Hindi & English

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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, educational institutes have an idol of the Lord in their alter. In countries like Nepal, Thailand, Bangladesh, Trinidad, 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 wants Her son back or else She will 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 will 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, blesses 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, sweet in His hands, 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.

Ganesha/Vinayaka Ashtottara Shatanamavali

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

Sr. No.	Ganesha Name	Meaning
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

Sr. No.	Ganesha Name	Meaning
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 Eyes 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

Sr. No.	Ganesha Name	Meaning
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

Sr. No.	Ganesha Name88	Meaning
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 Sacrficial Offerings
106	Yashaskaram	Bestower of Fame and Fortune
107	Yashvasin	Beloved and Ever Popular Lord
108	Yogadhipa	The Lord of Meditation

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