History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.596

v6.c81.596

The Kṛtyakalpataru (on vrata) pp. 84–87 quotes a passage from the Narasiṁha-purāṇa³⁷⁹ (chap 26. 2–20) about Gaṇeśacaturthī-vrata, which also occurs among several vratas about Gaṇeśa set out in Hemādri (on vrata vol. I pp 510–512) It differs considerably from the celebration of Gaṇeśacaturthī described above. A few important points are stated here Gaṇeśa is described as having one, two or four tusks and as having four arms. It is further stated that Gaṇeśa causes obstacles (*vighna*) if not worshipped at the beginning of every undertaking. Gaṇeśa assumed the form of an elephant for effecting the purposes of gods and thereby frightened all *dānavas*.