1. Akhurath : One who has mouse as his charioteer 2. Alampata : Ever eternal lord 3. Amit : Incomparable lord 4. Anantachidrupamayam: Infinite and consciousness personified 5. Avaneesh : Lord of the whole world 6. Avighna : Remover of obstacles 7. Balaganapati : Beloved and lovable child 8. Bhalchandra : Moon-crested lord 9. Bheema : Huge and Gigantic 10. Bhupati : Lord of the gods 11. Bhuvanpati : God of the gods 12. Buddhinath : God of wisdom 13. Budhipriya : Knowledge bestower 14. Bhudhividhata : God of knowledge 15. Chaturbhuj : One who has four arms 16. Devadeva : Lord of all lords 17. Devantakanashakarin : Destroyer of evils and asuras 18. Devarata : One who accepts all gods 19. Devendrashika : Protector of all gods 20. Dharmik : One who gives charity 21. Dhoomravarna : Smoke-Hued lord 22. Durja : Invincible lord 23. Dvaimatura : One who has two mothers 24. Ekaakshara : He of the single syllable 25. Ekadanta : Single-Tusked lord 26. Ekadrishta : Single-Tusked lord 27. Eshanputra : Lord Shiva’s son 28. Gadadhara : One who has the mace as his weapon 29. Gajakarna : One who has eyes like an elephant 30. Gajanana : Elephant-Faced lord 31. Gajananeti : Elephant-Faced lord 32. Gajavakra : Trunk of the elephant 33. Gajavaktra : One who has mouth like an elephant 34. Ganadhakshya : Lord of all Ganas (Gods) 35. Ganadhyakshina: Leader of all the celestial bodies 36. Ganapati : Lord of all Ganas (Gods) 37. Gaurisuta : The son of Gauri (Parvati) 38. Gunina : One who is the master of all virtues 39. Haridra : One who is golden colored 40. Heramba : Mother’s Beloved son 41. Kapila : Yellowish-Brown coloured 42. Kaveesha : Master of poets 43. Krti : Lord of music 44. Kripalu : Merciful lord 45. Krishapingaksha : Yellowish-Brown eyed 46. Kshamakaram : The place of forgiveness 47. Kshipra : One who is easy to appease 48. Lambakarna : Large-Eared lords 49. Lambodara : The huge bellied lord 50. Mahabala : Enormously strong lord 51. Mahaganpati : Omnipotent and supreme lord 52. Maheshwaram : Lord of the universe 53. Mangalamurti : All auspicious lord 54. Manomay : Winner of hearts | 55. Mrityunjaya : Conqueror of death 56. Mundakarama : Abode of happiness 57. Muktidaya : Bestower of eternal bliss 58. Mushikvahana : One who has mouse as charioteer 59. Nadapratithishta : One who appreciates and loves music 60. Namasthetu : Vanquisher of all evils and vices and sins 61. Nandana : Lord Shiva’s son 62. Nideeshwaram : Giver of wealth and treasures 63. Omkara : One who has the form of OM 64. Pitambara : One who has yellow-colored body 65. Pramoda : Lord of all abodes 66. Prathameshwara : First among all 67. Purush : The omnipotent personality 68. Rakta : One who has red-colored body 69. Rudrapriya : Beloved of lord Shiva 70. Sarvadevatman : Acceptor of all celestial offerings 71. Sarvasiddanta : Bestower of skills and wisdom 72. Sarvatman : Protector of the universe 73. Shambhavi : The son of Parvati 74. Shashivarnam : One who has a moon like complexion 75. Shoorpakarna : Large-eared Lord 76. Shuban : All auspicious lord 77. Shubhagunakanan : One who is the master of all virtues 78. Shweta : One who is as pure as the white colour 79. Siddhidhata : Bestower of success and accomplishments 80. Siddhipriya : Bestower of wishes and boons 81. Siddhivinayak : Bestower of success 82. Skandapurvaja : Elder brother of Skanda (Lord Kartik) 83. Sumukha : Auspicious face 84. Sureshwaram : Lord of all lords 85. Swaroop : Lover of beauty 86. Tarun : Ageless 87. Uddanda : Nemesis of evils and vices 88. Umaputra : The son of goddess Uma (Parvati) 89. Vakratunda : Curved trunk lord 90. Varaganapati : Bestower of boons 91. Varaprada : Granter of wishes and boons 92. Varadavinayaka : Bestower of Success 93. Veeraganapati : Heroic lord 94. Vidyavaridhi : God of wisdom 95. Vighnahara : Remover of obstacles 96. Vignaharta : Demolisher of obstacles 97. Vighnaraja : Lord of all hindrances 98. Vighnarajendra : Lord of all obstacles 99. Vighnavinashanaya : Destroyer of all obstacles and impediments 100. Vigneshwara : Lord of all obstacles 101. Vikat : Huge and gigantic 102. Vinayaka : Lord of all 103. Vishwamukha : Master of the universe 104. Vishwaraja : King of the world 105. Yagnakaya : Acceptor of all sacred and sacrificial offerings 106. Yashaskaram : Bestower of fame and fortune 107. Yashvasin : Beloved and ever popular lord 108. Yogadhipa : The lord of meditation |
108 Names of Lord Ganesha & The Meanings
Puthandu (Tamil New Year )
Puthandu, or better known as Tamil New Year, is the celebration of the first day of the Tamil new year traditionally in mid-April (Usally is celebrated on April 13 or 14 every year ) , by people of Tamil origin in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry in India. This year Tamil New Year falls on April 14th . People greet each other on this day by saying இனிய தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள் (Iniya Tamizh Puthaandu Nalvazhthukkal). This is in keeping with the Hindu solar calendar. The Tamil Calendar, which has 12 months from Chitthirai (April - May) to Panguni (March - April), has a 60-year cycle. This auspicious day is also popular as Varusha Pirappu. As per the Hindu mthyical legends, Lord Brahma started creation of the universe.
April 14th also happens to be the Bengali New Year Day, Naba Barsha, which begins with the ‘Prabhat Pheries’ (an early morning procession) with songs and dances welcoming the New Year. In Kerala ‘Vishu’ is celebrated by Malayalees commemorating the beginning of the astronomical New Year in the Malayalam Calendar. Sri Lankan Tamils observe the traditional new year in April with the first financial transaction known as the 'Kai-vishesham' where elders gift money to the unmarried young, particularly children as a token of good luck. The event is also observed with the 'arpudu' or the first ploughing of the ground to prepare for the new agricultural cycle. The 'punya-kaalam' or auspicious time when the sun reportedly shifts from Meena raasi to Mesha raasi is considered ideal to commence new activities on a favorable note. Sri Lankan Tamils begin the year with a herbal bath with 'maruthu-neer' with ingredients for good health. The game of 'por-thenkai' or coconut wars between youth is played in villages through the Tamil north of the island while cart races are also held .
There are several references in early Tamil literature to the April new year. Nakkirar, the author of the Nedunalvaadai mentions in the 3rd century that the Sun travels from Mesha/Chitterai through 11 successive Raasis or signs of the Zodiac. Koodaloor Kizhaar in the 3rd century refers to Mesha Raasi/Chitterai as the commencement of the year in the Puranaanooru. The 8th century Silappadikaaram describes the 12 Raasis/zodiac signs starting with Mesha/Chitterai.
Celebrations :
In Tamil Nadu, people follow some strict rituals in a belief to ensure well-being and prosperity of their families. The most popular tradition is to view Kanni at dawn with a hope to bring good luck. People start the day by seeing some auspicious items like gold and silver jewelery, betel leaves, nuts, fruits and vegetables, flowers, raw rice and coconuts. Following the rituals, Tamils take bath, wear new clothes and visit the temples to pray for success in life. After this, Panchangam (almanac) is read. Many people get their houses painted to mark the renewal of life. Ladies adorn their houses with fresh mango leaves and Kolam . Sometimes, a decorated lamp kuthuvillakku is placed in the center of colorful Kolam to bring light to the house. People in the advent of merrymaking and feasting exchange gifts with each other. Children are highly excited at the time of Puthandu as they receive small gifts or cash from their parents and relatives.
Highlights of the Festival :
The main focus is on the food eaten on the day. 'Maanga Pachadi' is the pulse of the festival. It is a dish made of raw mangoes, jaggery, neem flowers which tastes sweet, salt, sour and bitter. This entails different colors of life. It depicts that life has to face everything from success to defeat.
A grand Car Festival is held at Tiruvadamarudur near Kumbakonam every year on April 14th. Also during the month of Chitthirai the marriage of Goddess Meenakshi to Lord Sundareswarar is celebrated as ‘Chitthirai festival’.
Sources : http://www.newyearfestival.com/tamil-new-year.html
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