Astrology - Nakshatras

Dvija Ganapati is the form associated with Ashwini Nakshatra Significance of Dwija Ganapati Dwija Ganapati is regarded as the 6th form among the 32 different forms of Ganapati. The word ‘Dwija’ is a combination of two terms ‘Dwi’, denoting the number two and ‘Ja’, an abbreviation of ‘Janma’, which means birth. Thus ‘Dwija’ simply means ‘twice born’. Normally this word is used to refer to Brahmins, for whom, normal birth is regarded as the first birth and the wearing of the ‘sacred thread’ and obtaining the right to perform the holy rituals as the second. However, Dwija Ganapati is regarded as a Lord equivalent to Brahma, the God of creation. This Ganesha is also similar to Brahma in appearance, pure white in color, and with four heads and the same number of hands. He holds in his hands, the japa mala made of Rudhraksha beads, a Kamandalam (water vessel), a dhandam (an ascetic’s staff) and an ancient work or scripture made of ole leaves. This form of Ganesha can be seen as a...

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...