From all of us at Andhra Cultural Portal, we wish you Vinayaka Chavithi Subhakankshalu. May your year be free of obstacles and your belly full of food like mighty “Lambodara”!

For your listening pleasure, we’ve provided an excellent rendition of Adi Sankaracharya’s Ganesha Pancharatnam below and an explanation of his symbolism. For the english version of the video, check our twitter account @AndhraPortal.