Iconography of Vinayaka, Ganapati and Ganesa (Ganesha) Buddhism Agates are particularly known for

Agates are particularly known for their protective

and therefore into the cause of human suffering — the problem that had initially set him on his spiritual quest

Publisher - Chaukhamba Oriantalia

the salagrama - stones are the most celebrated universally

Weight of book - 600 grams

Iconography of Vinayaka, Ganapati and Ganesa (Ganesha) Buddhism Agates are particularly known forIn the Hindu pantheon of gods, Vinayaka is the only deity who was born with a normal head, but beheaded by Lord Siva (his father) and again fixed with an elephant head to his body by the same Lord Siva. Then Lord Siva addressed him as Ganesa and blessed him that everyone including devas would pray to Ganesa before starting their work. This elephant god got the epithets, Vighnakarta and Vighnaharta. He is also called Ganapati. The worship of Vinayaka