Ever since, he pledged to avoid all ‘vighnas’ (obstacles) for all those who pay obeisance to him and does these sit ups. He shall excuse the mistakes and put us on the right path. Hope this helps. read more
Lord Ganesh was granted boon to be worshipped first because Lord Ganesh is known as the God of wisdom, before starting any work we must have wisdom, must make dicisions wisely. Lord Ganesh is known as God as prosperity so we pray to him so that the work to be started prove to be prosperous. read more
During Ganesha Chaturthi festival we come across a unique custom especially in South India where, the devotees perform squats (sit-ups) holding their left ear with the right hand and right ear with the left hand. read more