We have all heard so many names for Lord Ganesha. Each name signifies the form and a particular characteristic of the god. Some times, the god is referred to by a name that connects with the culture and the mindset of the people. Hence the demographics of the devotees plays an important role in naming the god himself who is above and beyond the divisions of the human mind. This is mostly done for the sole reason of being able to connect with him and internalize him within ourselves. A small synopsis of 108 names of Ganesha and their meaning is thus provided below to be able to understand a little more - Akhurath: One who has mouse as his charioteer Alampata : Ever eternal lord Amit : Incomparable lord Anantachidrupamayam: Infinite and consciousness personified Avaneesh: Lord of the whole world Avighna: Remover of obstacles Balaganapati: Beloved and lovable child Bhalchandra: Moon-crested lord Bheema: Huge and Gigantic Bhudhividhata: God of knowledge Bhupati:
An indefatigable search for the self. Persistently asking the question for the purpose of every thing we do. Some questions are answered and some are not. Join me in my search and together we can uncover some more.