Vighnaharaka, Vighnahāraka: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVighnahāraka (विघ्नहारक) is a name for Gaṇeśa, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.13, while explaining the mode of worshipping Śiva:—“[...] showing the mystic mudrā and using saffron (sindūra) and other materials he shall bow to and worship Gaṇeśa (Vighnahāraka) who confers benefits a hundred thousand times and is accompanied by his consorts Siddhi and Buddhi. He shall repeat his names ending in the dative case appended with Namaḥ and prefixed with Praṇava. After craving for forgiveness of the deity, he shall be worshipped again in the company of his brother Kārtikeya with great devotion and shall be bowed to again and again”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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