Astrology - Nakshatras

Sankasta Ganapati is the form associated with Revati Nakshatra Sankashta Ganapati is regarded as the 32nd among the 32 different forms of Ganapati. Sankashta Ganapati is also known as Sankatahara Ganapati, and he remains essentially as ‘the remover of difficulties and sorrow.’ He appears with his consort Shakti Devi sitting on his left lap, as he is seated on a red lotus. The Lord is luminous like sunshine, is attired in blue and has four hands. He holds the boon-giving varada mudra posture in his main right-hand while the left one fondly embraces his consort, while also holding in it a vessel containing kheer or payasam (sweet offering), the milk pudding. His other hands carry the elephant goad and the noose. The Goddess is dressed in green and holds a lotus flower in her hand. Blessings of Worshipping Sankashta Ganapati Sankashta Ganapati worship, it is believed can remove misery and distress from the lives of the devotees and fill them with satisfaction and joy. Mantra f

Durga Ganapati is the form associated with Uttarabhadrapada Nakshatra. Significance of Durga Ganapati Durga Ganapati is regarded as the 31st among the 32 different forms of Ganapati. This Ganesha is considered to be unconquerable, and as if to proclaim this aspect, he sports a victory flag, as a sign of his power and strength. He also drives away the darkness in all forms. With a radiant golden yellow complexion and eight hands, Durga Ganapati looks imposing. His principal right and left hands hold the broken tusk, and a rose apple fruit, respectively. In his other hands an elephant goad, a bow, an arrow, a noose, sugarcane, and a Rudraksha Japa mala, apart from the flag of victory. Blessings of Worshipping Durga Ganapati Durga Ganapati is the destroyer of sins, and hence, it is believed that his worship can free the devotees of their karmic bondage and provide them with joy and happiness. Mantra for Durga Ganapati This hymn describes the Durga Ganapati form and prays to hi

Yoga Ganapati is the form associated with Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra. Significance of Yoga Ganapati Yoga Ganapati is regarded as the 30th among the 32 different forms of Ganapati. This Ganesha has assumed this name as he is often depicted to be in a yogic posture, with both his knees strapped, while he is absorbed fully in mantra Japa or meditation. Yoga Ganapati looks brilliant as the rising Sun and is clothed in pleasing blue. He holds a Rudraksha mala in his main right hand, while his corresponding left-hand has a yoga staff. A noose and a sugarcane stalk adorn his other two hands.  Blessings of Worshipping Yoga Ganapati Yoga Ganapati is a form that is immersed fully in meditation, but still, the Lord is deeply concerned with the welfare of his devotees, hears their prayers and addresses their problems, with the help of his immense yogic powers. Hence, his worship is sure to offer protection against all forms of difficulties and relieve the devotees of their concerns and