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vighna

विघ्न
Sanskrit

Obstacles, impediments, difficulties, hindrances

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Meaning

Vighna refers to obstacles or impediments. Dancers encounter this word primarily in invocations to Lord Ganesha, who is revered as Vighneshvara or Vighnaharta, the remover of obstacles. It appears in lines seeking Ganesha's blessings for the successful completion of an endeavor, such as a performance.

In the songs

  • Hari thiru maruganai vighna vinaayaka

    The nephew of Lord Hari (Vishnu), the remover of obstacles, Lord Ganesha

    Ganapathi Kauthuvam · Traditional

  • Hari thiru maruganai vighna vinaayaka

    The nephew of Lord Hari (Vishnu), the remover of obstacles, Lord Ganesha

    Ganapathi Kauthuvam · Traditional

  • Hari thirumaruganai vighna vinayakanaai

    The nephew of Lord Hari (Vishnu), Lord Vighna Vinayaka

    Ganapathi Kavuthuvam · Traditional

  • Hari thirumaruganai vighna vinayakanaai

    The nephew of Lord Hari (Vishnu), Lord Vighna Vinayaka

    Ganapathi Kavuthuvam · Traditional

Songs with this word

From the lyrics we hold — 2 songs.

  • Ganapathi Kauthuvam

    Traditional

    appears in 2 lines

  • Ganapathi Kavuthuvam

    Traditional

    appears in 2 lines

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