K.R. DINAKAR forwards a timely forward that lists all the 108 names of Lord Ganesha, and their meanings.

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• 1. Akhurath: One who has mouse as his charioteer
• 2. Alampata: Ever eternal lord
• 3. Amit: Incomparable lord
• 4. Anantachidrupamayam: Infinite and consciousness personified
• 5. Avaneesh: Lord of the whole world
• 6. Avighna: Remover of obstacles
• 7. Balaganapati: Beloved and lovable child
• 8. Bhalchandra: Moon-crested lord
• 9. Bheema: Huge and gigantic
• 10. Bhupati: Lord of the gods
• 11. Bhuvanpati: God of the gods
• 12. Buddhinath: God of wisdom
• 13. Budhipriya: Knowledge bestower
• 14. Bhudhividhata: God of knowledge
• 15. Chaturbhuj: One who has four arms
• 16. Devadeva: Lord of all lords
• 17. Devantakanashakarin: Destroyer of evils and asuras
• 18. Devarata: One who accepts all gods
• 19. Devendrashika: Protector of all gods
• 20. Dharmik: One who gives charity
• 21. Dhoomravarna: Smoke-hued lord
• 22. Durja: Invincible lord
• 23. Dvaimatura: One who has two mothers
• 24. Ekaakshara: He of the single syllable
• 25. Ekadanta: Single-tusked lord
• 26. Ekadrishta: Single-tusked lord
• 27. Eshanputra: Lord Shiva’s son
• 28. Gadadhara: One who has the mace as his weapon
• 29. Gajakarna: One who has eyes like an elephant
• 30. Gajanana: Elephant-faced lord
• 31. Gajananeti: Elephant-faced lord
• 32. Gajavakra: Trunk of the elephant
• 33. Gajavaktra: One who has mouth like an elephant
• 34. Ganadhakshya: Lord of all Ganas (Gods)
• 35. Ganadhyakshina: Leader of all the celestial bodies
• 36. Ganapati: Lord of all Ganas (Gods)
• 37. Gaurisuta: The son of Gauri (Parvati)
• 38. Gunina: One who is the master of all virtues
• 39. Haridra: One who is golden colored
• 40. Heramba: Mother’s beloved son
• 41. Kapila: Yellowish-brown coloured
• 42. Kaveesha: Master of poets
• 43. Krti: Lord of music
• 44. Kripalu: Merciful lord
• 45. Krishapingaksha: Yellowish-brown eyed
• 46. Kshamakaram: The place of forgiveness
• 47. Kshipra: One who is easy to appease
• 48. Lambakarna: Large-eared lords
• 49. Lambodara: The huge bellied lord
• 50. Mahabala: Enormously strong lord
• 51. Mahaganpati: Omnipotent and supreme lord
• 52. Maheshwaram: Lord of the universe
• 53. Mangalamurti: All auspicious lord
• 54. Manomay: Winner of hearts
• 55. Mrityunjaya: Conqueror of death
• 56. Mundakarama: Abode of happiness
• 57. Muktidaya: Bestower of eternal bliss
• 58. Mushikvahana: One who has mouse as charioteer
• 59. Nadapratithishta: One who appreciates and loves music
• 60. Namasthetu: Vanquisher of all evils and vices and sins
• 61. Nandana: Lord Shiva’s son
• 62. Nideeshwaram: Giver of wealth and treasures
• 63. Omkara: One who has the form of OM
• 64. Pitambara: One who has yellow-colored body
• 65. Pramoda: Lord of all abodes
• 66. Prathameshwara: First among all
• 67. Purush: The omnipotent personality
• 68. Rakta: One who has red-colored body
• 69. Rudrapriya: Beloved of lord Shiva
• 70. Sarvadevatman: Acceptor of all celestial offerings
• 71. Sarvasiddanta: Bestower of skills and wisdom
• 72. Sarvatman: Protector of the universe
• 73. Shambhavi: The son of Parvati
• 74. Shashivarnam: One who has a moon like complexion
• 75. Shoorpakarna: Large-eared lord
• 76. Shuban: All auspicious lord
• 77. Shubhagunakanan: One who is the master of all virtues
• 78. Shweta: One who is as pure as the white colour
• 79. Siddhidhata: Bestower of success and accomplishments
• 80. Siddhipriya: Bestower of wishes and boons
• 81. Siddhivinayak: Bestower of success
• 82. Skandapurvaja: Elder brother of Skanda (Lord Kartik)
• 83. Sumukha: Auspicious face
• 84. Sureshwaram: Lord of all lords
• 85. Swaroop: Lover of beauty
• 86. Tarun: Ageless
• 87. Uddanda: Nemesis of evils and vices
• 88. Umaputra: The son of goddess Uma (Parvati)
• 89. Vakratunda: Curved trunk lord
• 90. Varaganapati: Bestower of boons
• 91. Varaprada: Granter of wishes and boons
• 92. Varadavinayaka: Bestower of success
• 93. Veeraganapati: Heroic lord
• 94. Vidyavaridhi: God of wisdom
• 95. Vighnahara: Remover of obstacles
• 96. Vignaharta: Demolisher of obstacles
• 97. Vighnaraja: Lord of all hindrances
• 98. Vighnarajendra: Lord of all obstacles
• 99. Vighnavinashanaya: Destroyer of all obstacles and impediments
• 100. Vigneshwara: Lord of all obstacles
• 101. Vikat: Huge and gigantic
• 102. Vinayaka: Lord of all
• 103. Vishwamukha: Master of the universe
• 104. Vishwaraja: King of the world
• 105. Yagnakaya: Acceptor of all sacred and sacrificial offerings
• 106. Yashaskaram: Bestower of fame and fortune
• 107. Yashvasin: Beloved and ever popular lord
• 108. Yogadhipa: The lord of meditation