10. Ganesha's Desire to Marry

Some of the stories of Lord Ganesha are truly musing - like this one which tells how Ganesha messed around the Gods to make them think and rethink that even Elephant headed Ganesha has desire to marry :) ... Continue reading here

ord Ganesha, the elephant headed God was married to Siddhi and Riddhi. He has two sons - Subh (one who is auspicious) and Labh (means who brings profit or merit). He has a daughter Santoshi who was created by Ganesha on the day of Raksha Bandan when his sons requested for a sister.

Here is an interesting story of how Ganesha got married.

Lord Ganesha had an unusual elephant head. Due to this, no girl was willing to marry him. This enraged him, and he began huddling the marriages of demigods and humans. 

Known for his wits, Ganesha now asked his mouse friends to dig holes in path to hitch the ceremonial proceeds. Thus it became difficult for the wedding attendants to move through the way to the bride’s house. Often than not, the wedding processions were delayed and rituals could not be completed in accorded auspicious time. The demigods were aware that it was Ganesha's mischief. They were troubled by this frequent antics and went to Lord Brahma to seek relief.

Lord Brahma who holds the power of creation smiled listening the witty acts of Ganesha. He though for a while and then created two beautiful vitreous women named - Riddhi (one who holds wealth and prosperity) and Siddhi (one who had intellectual and spiritual powers) to match with Ganesha's traits and merits.

Lord Brahma went to Mount Kailash to seek Shiva and Parvati's consent to marry Riddhi and Siddhi to Ganesha. Both Shiva and Parvati were pleased to hear Brahma. They agreed after asking Ganesha. Shiva asked his gana to prepare for a grand ceremony.

Riddhi Siddhi were married to Ganesha in a grand marriage ceremony held on Mount Kailash. Riddhi and Siddhi became Ganesha's wives and they had two sons - Subh and Kabh (respectively). 

There is another tale that narrates how Ganesha's daughter's Santosthi came into existence. Read here.