14 Sep 2026 evening – Ganesha Caturthi (Hindi) – Blenheim, New Zealand | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

 

– The vast differences in the cultures of India.

– Sanatana-dharma is the thread of love throughout India.

– Discussion of the 33 types of demigods.

– Varieties of worship for Lord Sivaji and Lord Ganeshji.

– How Narada Muni solves the argument as to who should be worshipped first amongst the demigods.

– Sloka stating that the holy names are cintamani: nāma cintāmiṇiḥ kṛṣṇas’…(CC Madhya-lila 17:133).

– The holy name in Kali-yuga is more powerful than Sri Hari Himself.

– The different processes of worship for each yuga.

– The story of Hanumanji and the powerful name of Rama.

– Stories of baby Krishna showing the universes in His mouth.

– All demigods and demigoddesses worship Ganeshji first as he circumambulated innumerable Brahmandas. 

– Various facts about Lord Ganeshji are told: Ganapati-namah; worshipping Govinda everyday, and the reason for the name siddhi-datta.

– In this time, wishes are increasing. 

– People worship demigods because they have many desires.

– Srila Gurudeva’s experience with an intoxicated war veteran.

– Many who worship demigods do not know what is best for them.

– Story of the family with three disabled daughters.

– Always give demigods respect. Never dishonour them. 

– Why it is best to worship the Lord and not demigods.