
Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Muhurat, Rituals, And Benefits Of Worshipping Lord Ganesha
On this special day, devotees worship Lord Ganesha in the form of Gajanana. The name 'Gajanana' comes from two words: 'Gaja' meaning elephant, and 'Anana' meaning face, so Gajanana means 'the one with an elephant face'.
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