Ganesh Festival: There are many interesting stories about Lord Ganesha in the Puranas. Ganesha, the son of Shiva-Parvati, is always remembered first. Ganesha is considered the most important of all seven tasks. Lord Ganesha is worshipped first in every ritual. By doing this the work remains auspicious. So let us know what are the vehicles of Ganapati Dada apart from rats…
In this regard, it is mentioned in the Kridakhand of Ganesh Puran that the famous astrologer Chetanbhai Patel, while narrating interesting stories of Ganesh Puran, told that in the scriptures and Puranas, the vehicles of Lord Ganesha – lion, peacock and mouse have also been mentioned.
Yes friends, very few people know that Ganesh Ji incarnates in every era, his form and vehicle is different, Ganesh Ji is going to incarnate in this Kaliyug too. There is a different story about Ganesh Ji's vehicle, lion, peacock, mouse.
Ganesh Ji's vehicle in Satyuga:
In Satyuga, Ganesha's vehicle was a lion and because of having ten arms, having a brilliant form and being the one who gave blessings to his devotees, his name in Satyuga was Vinayak.
Vehicle of Ganapati Ji in Treta Yuga:
In Treta Yuga, the vehicle of Ganapati Ji was peacock. He was white in colour and had six arms. He is famous by the name of Mayureshwar in the three worlds.
Vehicle of Shri Ganesh in Dwapar Yuga:
In Dwapar Yuga, Shri Ganesh's vehicle was mouse, his colour was red and his four arms were known as Valba and Gajanan.
Ganesha's favorite mantra-
1) Om Gan Ganpataye Namah
2) Om Ek Dantay Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi Tano Danti Prachodayat
3) Om Gan Ganpataye Sarva Karya Siddhi Kuru Kuru Swaha
4) Om Gloun Gan Ganpataye Namah
Weapons of Lord Ganesha
The main weapons of Ganapati Dada are noose, goad and axe.
Decoration of Ganesh Ji-
Other decorations of Ganesha include conch, lotus, flowers, chakra, mace and serpent.
According to the Puranas, in Kaliyuga his colour will be black and he will have two arms, his vehicle will be a horse and his name will be Dhumraketu.