Tag: Lord Ganesh

Elephant in the Water: Lord Ganesh in the Sea

by Mani, posted in General, Religion & Spirituality, Tamil & Hindu culture

Lord Ganesh in the Sea

Vinayahar Sathurthi: Birthday of Ganesh the Elephant headed Hindu God

by Mani, posted in Art & Craft, Childrens Book, Ecology & Environment, Religion & Spirituality, Tamil & Hindu culture

There are many auspicious days pooja (prayers), fasting & festivals in the Hindu (religious) calendar. Today is one of them. It is called `Vinayahar Sathurthi'  where Vonayagar is one of the names for the Elephant-headed Hindu God, also known as Ganesh and  Pillayar. Sathurthi's are special days that happen every month, but the one on … Continue reading Vinayahar Sathurthi: Birthday of Ganesh the Elephant headed Hindu God

Poison under Altar (aka Return of the Mouse)

by Mani, posted in Ecology & Environment, Paganism & Magic, Personal, Religion & Spirituality

Exactly 2 years 1 month and 2 day ago..  I woke up on my 40th birthday, with the running of a small mouse over my naked back!  There had been the odd sounds..but until that very moment, I had had no actual proof that a rodent had infested my room.. and I sleep on the … Continue reading Poison under Altar (aka Return of the Mouse)