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Lord Ganesha Worshipped First:  The Hindu deity, Lord Ganesha, is worshipped across the globe for his wisdom, bringing prosperity and positivity. In Hindu culture, the Lord Ganesha is known as the affectionate elephant-headed god, who is always worshipped first, before any other god, at the beginning of any ritual, puja or any other sacred event. The ritual of worshipping god Ganesha before any other deity is symbolic, led by philosophical, mythological, and spiritual factors.

Lord Ganesha is also widely known as the Vighnaharta, where Vighna means obstacles and Harta means remover, which is the Remover of Obstacles. He is also known as the Prathama Pujya, as per Hindu traditions, which means the one who is worshipped first. However, have you ever wondered why Lord Ganesh is worshipped first, before any religious event? There are several reasons for this practice, according to the Art of Living.

Why Lord Ganesha Is Worshipped First in Prayers?

1. He is the Vighnaharta, the Remover of Obstacles. Lord Ganesha is believed to remove obstacles and problems from your way. His divine blessings are always taken before any new start, from a venture to married life.

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2. He is the God of Beginnings. All significant things are incomplete without his blessings. His blessings for prosperity and achievement are the roadmap of success for worshippers. He is the ultimate representation of wisdom at the beginning of any new endeavour.

3. Lord Ganesha is known for his wisdom and intelligence. He is the deity of wisdom and knowledge. From students, artists, to professionals, worship him for clarity and wisdom.

4. As per traditional scriptures, like the Skanda Purana, Lord Shiva has given the virtue of Pratham Pujya to lord Ganesha. The god Ganesha will be worshipped before any other god, establishing his position as the first to be offered worship.

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5. God Ganesha is also known as the ultimate essence of the symbol of harmony and good fortune, all thanks to god’s unusual appearance, which is an elephant head on a human body that symbolises the balance of strength, wisdom, and humility, all of which are necessary before embarking on any new journey.

Worshipping Lord Ganesha first is more than a ritual; it's about embarking on a new journey with prosperity, clarity, positivity, and divine blessings. By worshipping Lord Ganesha first, the devotees across the world feel that they bring harmony, wisdom, and success into everything they do.