Vighnaharta Ganesh

Posing as Gunesh, Lord Ganesha predicts that King Divodasa won't live for more than ten days and convinces him to fast for nine days for Navratri with him. Meanwhile, the Goddess of Vedas suffers in the captivity of Durgamasur.

In the form of Gunesh and Kritesh respectively, Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya narrate the story of Goddess Shailputri to King Divodasa and Sarla on the first day of Navratri.

Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya narrate the story of Sati's death and its impact on Lord Shiva to King Divodasa and Sarla. Through his story, Lord Ganesha tries to indicate that separation of Lord Shiva from his wife causes an imbalance in the …

In order to explain the reason for the birth of Goddess Shailputri, Lord Ganesha narrates the story of Sage Kashyap's son Vajrang, who wanted to establish his rule over the universe.

Lord Ganesha mentions how Vajrang's son Tarakasura wreaked havoc in the universe after acquiring a boon from Lord Brahma. He also narrates the story of Daksha's granddaughters, Maina, Dhanya and Kalawati.

Continuing with the story, Lord Ganesha mentions how Goddess Adishakti was pleased with the prayers of Maina and Himavan. He also narrates how she indirectly forewarned Tarakasura about his impending doom.

King Divodasa and Sarla discover how Narad Muni provoked Tarakasura by sharing the news of Goddess Adishakti's anticipated rebirth as the daughter of Maina and Himavan.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Tarakasura got scared for his life and planned to kill Maina and her daughter with the help of his accomplice named Attasura.

Lord Ganesha mentions Goddess Brahmacharini, who is worshipped on the second day of Navratri. He also talks about the Tarakasura's repeated attacks on Goddess Parvati, also known as Goddess Shailputri, during her growing years.

Lord Ganesha continues with the story and reveals how Himavan decided to take Parvati to serve Lord Shiva, who was meditating in a cave. He also narrates how all the gods eagerly waited for Parvati and Lord Shiva to come face-to-face.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Lord Shiva and Parvati came face-to-face but did not look at each other. He adds that Lord Shiva hesitated at first but eventually allowed to let Parvati serve him, and the gods expected them to unite soon.

While Parvati keeps serving Lord Shiva during his meditation, both do not even look at each other for several days. This makes Indra anxious and he enlists the help of Kaam Deva, the Cupid god, to draw Lord Shiva closer to Parvati.

As per Indra's orders, Kaam Deva proceeds towards the cave to bring Lord Shiva out of his meditative state. Meanwhile, Kaam Deva's wife Rati fears the possible effects of Lord Shiva's wrath on her husband.

While Kaam Deva shoots his arrow towards Lord Shiva, the latter opens his eyes and finds Parvati standing right in front of him, after which he is reminded of Sati. Suddenly, he is hit by Kaam Deva's arrow and chaos ensues in the universe.

Fuming with anger, Lord Shiva reduces Kaam Deva to ashes and walks away. Later, Parvati has flashbacks of her past life and recollects that she is Goddess Adishakti.

Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi approach Lord Shiva with an offer to get him married to Parvati, the daughter of Himavan. However, Lord Shiva refuses the proposal, much to their dismay.

Continuing with the story, Lord Ganesha narrates how Lord Shiva announced that Parvati must go through a test to marry him and conveyed the same to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi.

Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya reveal that Lord Shiva approached Parvati and her family in the form of a woman and introduced himself as Kantha, an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Parvati decided to observe a penance to unite with Lord Shiva. He also reveals how she remained engrossed in the penance despite facing several obstacles.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Parvati observed a severe penance in the form of Goddess Brahmacharini to unite with Lord Shiva. He adds that when Tarakasura sent his asuras to attack her, Goddess Laxmi and Goddess Saraswati came to her aid.

Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya narrate how all the gods were worried as Lord Shiva did not react to Parvati's ongoing severe penance. They add how Lord Shiva decided to put Parvati through yet another test.

Lord Ganesha reveals how Lord Shiva approached Parvati amid her penance in the form of a sage and asked her to marry him. He adds that the sage asked Parvati to forget Lord Shiva for making her suffer.

Continuing with the story, Lord Ganesha narrates how Himavan was happy but Maina was apprehensive when the 'Saptarishis' brought Lord Shiva's marriage proposal for Parvati.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Lord Vishnu sent a gift through Narad Muni for Parvati before the arrival of the wedding procession of Lord Shiva accompanied by his followers and other gods.

Continuing with the story, Lord Ganesha narrates how Parvati's parents were taken aback by Lord Shiva's appearance and turned skeptical about the wedding. He adds that Parvati tried to convince Maina to let the wedding take place.

Lord Ganesha reveals how Lord Shiva appeared in his divine form on Parvati's request and subsequently, Maina and Himavan welcomed him before the commencement of the wedding rituals.

After speaking about Goddess Chandraghanta, Lord Ganesha continues with the story and narrates what Goddess Parvati experienced on her first day at Mount Kailash with Lord Shiva and his followers.

King Divodasa wonders why he experiences a subtle feeling of guilt after Lord Ganesha completes narrating the story of Goddess Chandraghanta. The following day, Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya start narrating the story of Goddess Kushmanda.

Lord Ganesha narrates the story of Skanda's mother Goddess Skandamata, wherein Skanda is another name for Kartikeya. He adds that though the gods wanted Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati to have a son, they feared the kind of powers he would …

Lord Ganesha narrates the story of Kartikeya's birth and reveals how he transformed into a teenager after a brief period of infancy. He adds that Tarakasura summoned Panchasura to get rid of Kartikeya.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Kartikeya was cornered by Panchasura before reaching Mount Kailash, where Goddess Parvati was eagerly waiting for him.

Continuing with the story, Lord Ganesha narrates how Kartikeya used his wisdom to tackle the panchasuras and managed to free himself from their trap.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Kartikeya got his peacock and received a grand welcome at Mount Kailash, after which Goddess Parvati announced that she will personally start training him to tackle Tarakasura.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Kartikeya was appointed as the commander of the army of gods. He adds that Kartikeya preferred establishing peace between the asuras and gods instead of waging a war.

Continuing with the story, Lord Ganesha narrates how Kartikeya led the army of gods to attack the asuras after Tarakasura disrespectfully rejected their peace proposal.

Continuing with the story, Lord Ganesha reveals how Mahaganpati shared some valuable piece of advice with Kartikeya and other gods before the commencement of their battle against the asuras.

Continuing with the story, Lord Ganesha narrates how Kartikeya prayed to Goddess Parvati and she effectively guided him during his battle with the asuras.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Kartikeya recalled Mahaganpati's advice while trying to reach Tarakasura's magical dagger. He adds that Indra had second thoughts about the pursuit after realizing the impending obstacles in their path.

Continuing with the story, Lord Ganesha narrates how Kartikeya and other gods faced several unforeseen obstacles on their way to the secret palace where Tarakasura's magical dagger was kept.

Lord Ganesha reveals how Kartikeya used his wisdom to help all the gods find a possible way to locate Tarakasura's magical dagger inside the secret palace.

Continuing with the story, Lord Ganesha narrates how Tarakasura set out to destroy Kartikeya and the other gods after learning that they intended to acquire his magical dagger from his secret palace.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Kuber found himself in deep trouble while Indra, Vaayu and Kartikeya were at different spots within Taraksura's mystical kingdom.

Continuing with the story, Lord Ganesha narrates how Kartikeya freed himself and other gods from the mysterious trap near the secret palace but ended up facing Tarakasura and his ally.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Goddess Skandamata helped Kartikeya in a deadly game of snakes and ladders against Tarakasura while Indra, Vaayu and Kuber were under the threat of turning into trees.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Kartikeya braved several threats while playing a game of snakes and ladders with Tarakasura to ensure that Indra, Vaayu and Kuber did not turn into trees.

Continuing with the story, Lord Ganesha narrates how Kartikeya overcame his negative emotions as per Goddess Skandamata's advice, and won a phase of the game despite being instigated by Tarakasura.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Kartikeya adhered to the rules of the game and won another phase against Tarakasura with some help from Indra and Goddess Skandamata.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Kartikeya managed to reach Tarakasura's magical dagger after winning the deadly game of snakes and ladders, and broke it into two parts.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Lord Vishnu visited Kartikeya amid his rigorous training to warn him about Tarakasura's next move in their upcoming battle.

Continuing with the story, Lord Ganesha narrates how Attasura approached Kartikeya and other gods at an odd hour of the night claiming that Tarakasura banished him.

Lord Ganesha reveals how Tarakasura's tricky challenge became the reason for an impending war between the gods and the asuras after Kartikeya offered to shelter Attasura.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Goddess Skandamata blessed Kartikeya and advised him to protect Attasura at all costs before his big fight against Tarakasura and his army of asuras.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Veerbhadra and Mahakali helped Kartikeya and other gods in their battle against Tarakasura and his army of asuras.

Lord Ganesha reveals how Kartikeya and other gods left Tarakasura and his army dumbfounded with their unique battle techniques. He later narrates how Surya started losing his energy as a result of an attack from Hantak.

Continuing with the story, Lord Ganesha narrates how Tarakasura ordered one of his accomplices to kidnap Kartikeya and Attasura from the battlefield, after which the gods got worried.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Tarakasura attacked the 'Ashtagajas', a group of eight elephants responsible for maintaining the balance of the earth, while his accomplices battled other gods.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Veerbhadra and Mahakali battled the asuras while Tarakasura managed to disturb the balance of the earth by hurting the 'Ashtagajas' before proceeding to attack Attasura.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Kartikeya managed to protect Attasura, after which Tarakasura engaged in a fierce battle with Mahakali and Veerbhadra.

Continuing with the story, Lord Ganesha narrates how Tarakasura offered prayers to Goddess Tara for more powers after getting injured in a battle with Kartikeya.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Tarakasura attacked Kartikeya after Goddess Tara answered his prayers and turned him into a powerful asura.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Kartikeya struggled to kill Tarakasura and later got highly upset after finding out the reason behind it.

Continuing with the story, Lord Ganesha narrates how Tarakasura appeared scared after Kartikeya found out a way to put an end to him.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Kartikeya assumed the form of a ferocious snake to battle Tarakasura's humongous form, while Goddess Parvati and other gods eagerly awaited the outcome of the fight.

After offering prayers to Goddess Skandamata, Kartikeya narrates the story of Lord Ganesha's birth and life. Following that, Lord Ganesha starts with the story of Goddess Adishakti's sixth form, Goddess Katyayani.

After describing Goddess Adishakti's seventh form, Goddess Kalaratri, Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya narrate the story of her eighth form, Goddess Mahagauri, to King Divodasa and Queen Sarla.

While narrating the story of Goddess Mahagauri, Lord Ganesha mentions how Lord Shiva took a huge risk to make Goddess Parvati realize her true status by conveying to her that she no longer seemed divine to him, after which she left Mount K…

Continuing with the story, Lord Ganesha narrates how Goddess Parvati tackled several obstacles while performing sadhana and finally attained her most divine form of Goddess Mahagauri.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Goddess Mahagauri decided to teach all the gods a lesson after they became arrogant about their powers. He adds that she defeated Vaayu Dev, leaving Indra infuriated.

Lord Ganesha narrates how Goddess Mahagauri defeated Indra and other gods, after which they realized her true form and apologized for their mistake.

On the last day of Navratri, Lord Ganesha completes the story of Goddess Adishakti's ninth form, Goddess Siddhidhatri. As King Divodasa regrets forcing Lord Shiva to depart from Kashi, Lord Vishnu comes up with a brilliant solution to the …

Due to Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya's efforts, Lord Shiva re-enters Kashi and unites with Goddess Parvati's form, Goddess Vishalakshi. Blessed by Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha acquires a new five-headed form, Heramba Ganpati.

As Goddess Vishalakshi is the only woman who hasn't batted her eyelids for years, she is expected to kill Durgamasura. However, she first wants Lord Ganesha to free Veda Mata from Durgamasura's captivity.

While Lord Ganesha is on his way to get Veda Mata released, he is attacked by Durgamasura's aide. However, she ends up getting subdued by the divine vibes emanating from the lamp in his hands.

Lord Ganesha gets disappointed after the flame of the lamp given to him by Goddess Vishalakshi appears extinguished due to an asura's dark powers meant to mislead him and Mushak Ji.

Shrunk to his tiniest form, Lord Ganesha distracts Durgamasura and his aides but avoids catching their eyes. His divine touch turns meat into a sweet-dish and wine into water. While the asuras marvel over it, he steals the key to Veda Mata…

Armed with Goddess Vishalakshi's divine lamp, Lord Ganesha chants some mantras and frees Veda Mata from the captivity of Durgamasura.

After the release of Veda Mata, the gods regain their powers and plan to shoulder their responsibilities towards the universe. Meanwhile, Durgamasura uses his powers to cause drought all over the world.

Goddess Parvati is unable to bear seeing the world suffering in pain due to the widespread drought. Her overflowing tears turn into water and revive the life on earth, after which Lord Shiva gives her the name, Shatakshi.

Attacked by Durgamasura's minions, people lose hope as Goddess Parvati doesn't answer their prayers. Lord Shiva then reveals the reason behind Goddess Parvati's indifference to Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya.

Disguised as Brahmins, Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya advise the villagers to maintain cleanliness in their surroundings to avoid any further attacks from Durgamasura's aides.

Though the earth is cleansed, mankind suffers due to a shortage of food supplies. Goddess Parvati then appears in the form of Goddess Shakumbhari and blesses the earth with abundant fruits and vegetables.

Goddess Parvati sends Goddess Kaal Ratri to initiate a truce between Durgamasura and the gods. However, Durgamasura humiliates Goddess Kaal Ratri and asks her to bow down to him.

To convince Durgamasura for the peace proposal, Goddess Kaal Ratri reminds him of his father's demise during his childhood. However, instead of considering her proposal, he orders his asuras to capture her.

Intending to teach Durgamasura a lesson, Goddess Parvati seeks Lord Shiva's permission to leave for Mount Vindhyachal. Meanwhile, Arunasura threatens to snatch Durgamasura's throne from him.

Arunasura takes all goddesses captive. Mata Adishakti says Arunasura, now soon you will die. Mata goes to fight Arunasura.

On Mount Vindhyachal, Vinayaki, Maheshwari, Narayani, Kumarini and Brahmani awaken Goddess Parvati's form, Vindhyavasini. Meanwhile, Arunasura continues with his attacks on the gods.

Hearing all the goddesses' prayers, Goddess Adishakti sets off from Mount Vindhyachal towards Swarg Lok. However, a secret boon granted by Lord Brahma to Arunasura proves to be a hindrance in her path.

Shukracharya tests Jalandhar and sends him to a cave, where Jalandhar sees Vrinda. She turns out to be an illusion that tries to kill him and Shukracharya warns him that his wife will cause his death.

After shattering Arunasura's faith in Goddess Gayatri, Lord Ganesha appears in his largest form to escape his trap before destroying the entire place and marching his way back.

Lord Ganesha tries to reach out to Goddess Kalratri through his prayers to find out a way to kill Arunasura. Goddess Kalratri answers his prayers and offers to help him discover the truth about Lord Brahma's boon to Arunasura.

Lord Vishnu turns into a clear pool of water while Lord Brahma becomes mud to make it murky for Lord Shiva's lotus form to bloom in it. Drawn towards the lotus, Goddess Adishakti assumes the form of Bhramari, destined to kill Arunasura.

Goddess Adishakti's Bhramari form proceeds to attack Arunasura with her army of bees and wasps. However, she finds it difficult to fight his army of asuras.

After defeating Arunasura's army, Goddess Bhramari and her army of bees and wasps are stuck due to another attack. Goddess Bhramari then offers prayers to Lord Ganesha to get rid of all the obstacles in her path.

Mata Bhramari comes to kill Arunasura. a lizard demon pulls Mata using his tongue and says you cannot go anywhere filthy insect.

Goddess Bhramari's attack on Arunasura leads to a massive explosion while Durgamasura keeps a close watch on their fight. She then summons her army of bees and wasps who cling to her body as she appears in her true form.

Unable to get Goddess Bhramari to assume her normal divine form, Lord Ganesha prays to Lord Shiva for help. Once again, she gets lured by Lord Shiva's lotus form and both come back to their normal form.

Goddess Nimavat, a form of Goddess Adishakti, is in tears as she regrets granting a boon to Durgamasura, who then decides to summon Mayasura. Meanwhile, Goddess Adishakti realises Durgamasura's intention to pit her against her own form.

While Goddess Nimavat sheds tears regretting her mistake, Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya try to find information on Mayasura's whereabouts from her. Following that, the duo sets out looking for Durgamasura and Mayasura.

Impressed with Durgamasura's plan to defeat Goddess Adishakti, Arunasura agrees to join hands with him for the mission. Meanwhile, Kartikeya and Lord Ganesha try to find their way to reach Durgamasura and Arunasura.

While Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya try to trace Durgamasura's location with the help of Mushak Ji, Mayasura visits Naaglok and tries to manipulate the Naags into fighting against Goddess Adishakti.