Tag: Sankashti Vrat Katha

The story of Vignaraja Mahaganapati

Yudhistra looks at Krishna with utter despair and says, “Can I ever regain the kingdom that I gambled away? How? What does destiny have in store for us? Can our kingdom ever be restored to … Read more...

The story of Heramba Mahaganapati

A group of rishis approach lord Skanda Kumar one day and say, “We have seen the challenges that afflict mankind at close quarters. Kings are exiled from their kingdoms, people are ousted from their own … Read more...

The story of Gajanana

It is the Dwapara Yuga. King Mahijeet rules over his kingdom Mahishmati. Mahijeet is a noble, scholarly and devout person who treats his subjects like his own children. He lives in a palatial palace and enjoys … Read more...

The story of Krishna Pingala Ganapati

Dayadev, a Brahmin is well versed in the Vedas and has a wife called Kalyani. They have a son called Deva who is a scholar too.  Dayadev and Kalyani get Deva married to Riddhi … Read more...

The story of Ekadanta Ganapathi

RantiDev, a noble king rules his kingdom wisely. He is very powerful and befriends even devas like Yama, Kuber and Indra. Dhumraketu, a devout man and a Brahmin scholar, lives in RantiDev’s kingdom. He lives … Read more...

The story of Vikata Ganapati

It is Satyuga. Peace and prosperity prevail in and around Makaradwaja’s kingdom. Yet Makaradwaja is sad. He is childless. He seeks the blessings of rishi Yagnavalkya. And within a couple of years his wife gives … Read more...

We usher in idols of both Gowri and Ganesh during the Ganesh festival. Gowri is usually enshrined for 3 days and Ganesha for 10 days. There are several interesting stories about Gowri and Ganesh in the Shiv Puran. We can … Read more...