Swastik Symbol By Vastu Kripa

Swastik Symbol represents the power of the Supreme Being that removes obstacles and ensures success in all projects and endeavors.

Swastik is the symbol of Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is first worshiped before every auspicious begining, be it laying of the foundation of a house, or opening of a work-place or beginning any other work for success, prosperity and in-order to safeguard from negative forces.

Riddhi and Siddhi are wives of Lord Ganesha. Riddhi means fortune and Siddhi means prosperity. Lord Ganesha is also worshipped for a Siddhia - success in undertakings and a Buddhia - intelligence, wisdom.

Shubh and Labh are sons of Lord Ganesha. Shubh means goodness and Labh means benefit. It is essential to install a symbol of Lord Ganeshji Pariwar i.e. Swastik (Symbol Lord Ganesha) with Riddhi - Siddhi (two lines on either side of the Swastik) and Shubh Labh inscribed for all round prosperity, fortune, success and protection.

Lord Ganesha has many names. The main ones are Ganapati, Vighneshwara (controller of all obstacles), Vinayaka (the prominent leader), Gajaanana (elephant-faced), Lambodara (pendant-bellied) and Ekdanta (having one tusk).