Meaning & Translation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ganesha's Malayalam name?
Lord Ganesha is known by various names in Malayalam, including Ganapathi (ഗണപതി), Vinayakan (വിനായകൻ), Pillaiyar (പിള്ളയാർ), and Vighneshwara (വിഘ്നേശ്വര). The 108 names further elaborate on his divine attributes.
How can I chant the Ganesh mantra 108 times in Malayalam?
The Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali itself constitutes 108 sacred names. You can chant each name by prefacing it with 'Om' (ഓം) and suffixing it with 'Namaha' (നമഃ). For example, 'Om Gajananaya Namaha' (ഓം ഗജാനനായ നമഃ). Chanting these 108 names is equivalent to chanting a powerful mantra 108 times, invoking Lord Ganesha's blessings.
What are some Ganesha names in Malayalam?
Some of the prominent Ganesha names in Malayalam from the Ashtottara Shatanamavali include Gajananaya (ഗജാനനായ - Elephant-faced), Ganadhyakshaya (ഗണാധ്യക്ഷായ - Lord of Ganas), Ekadantaya (ഏകദന്തായ - One-tusked), Lambodaraya (ലാംബോദരായ - Pot-bellied), Vighnarajaya (വിഘ്നരാജായ - King of Obstacles), and Surpakarnaya (ശൂർപ്പകർണ്ണായ - Large-eared). The complete list provides 108 such divine names.