Lord Ganesha

Siddhivinayak – The Right-Trunked Ganesha

A Ganesha idol whose tip of the trunk is tilted toward the right side is known as Siddhivinayak. This type of idol is not kept in homes but only in temples because it requires stringent adherence to rules and regulations. Why is Right-trunked Ganesha Called Siddhivinayak? Per the Puranas, Lord Ganesha has two wives, named Riddhi and Siddhi. Riddhi sits on his left side, and Siddhi on his right side. Therefore, the right-trunked Ganesha is called Siddhivinayak, and the left-trunked is called Riddhivinayak. Why is Siddhivinayak not Worshipped at Home? 1. The right trunked Ganesha idol signifies Pingala Nadi, which…

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