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Know the story of how Parvati created a boy with turmeric paste and how he went on to be called Ganesha.

In this episode, we learn the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi, fasting, and ways to do it.

Lord Ganesha took this avatar to defeat the demon Ahamkarasur, the demon of self-infatuation. Mythology says that it is the deity of Sun which created this demon. Tune in find out how Dhoomravarna was formed.

This is the most popular incarnation of Lord Ganesha. The avtaar of Vighnaraj is known as the ‘Remover of all Obstacles’. Riding his vehicle Sheshnag, he strode into battle with Mamtasur and overcame him. One day when Parvati was relaxing in the company of her friends. She burst out in laughter in a playful mood, and out of her laughter handsome male form was born. Tune in to find out how the legend unfolds.

Lord Ganesha took this avtaar to subdue the Kama, the demon of desire. Kamasura, the embodiment of lust, was born out of the seeds of Lord Vishnu.Kamasura became the supreme ruler of the three worlds with the blessings of Lord Shiva. Tune in to know how the legend unfolds further.

Once upon a time, Lord Vishnu had assumed the form of Mohini, to mislead the demons. When Lord Shiva beheld this alluring form, he was struck with passion. Vishnu immediately gave up the Mohini form and assumed his usual form. Shiva was disappointed and furious. Out of the seeds of his disappointment was born a terrible demon Krodhasura. Tune in to find out what happens next and how Lambodhar took form.

Lord Ganesha’s fourth avtaar is of Gajanana, which means "the Lord with an elephant face”. Kubera once visited mount Kailasa. There he was blessed with the vision of the Lord and Goddess Parvati. Parvati was so beautiful that Kubera looked at her with lustful eyes. Tune in to find out more about the story.

Lord Ganesha’s third avtaar is of Mahodara who overpowered Mohasura, the demon of Confusion and Delusion. Once Shiva was sunk in meditation for ages and showing no signs of coming out of it. Parvati, therefore, assumed a charming form and wandered around his meditating spot. Shiva was brought back to a wakeful state by this act and she abandoned the charming ‘cover’. Tune in to find out more about the Mahodar avtaar.

Lord Ganesha’s second avtaar is of Ekdanta. He had four arms, a huge belly, one tooth, and an elephant-like head. This avatar killed Madasur who after taking Shukracharya’s permission became a really powerful demon and started harming the Gods. Tune in to know the story further.

Lord Ganesha’s first avtaar is of Vakratunda. A demon named Matsara was born out of the Pramaada of Indra. This demon performed severe penance and invoked the grace of Lord Shiva and obtained the boon of fearlessness from Him. Tune in to know more about the Vakratunda avtaar.