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Below is a summary of the prayer and its translation based on popular English versions by scholars like . Opening Prayer (Ganesha & Saraswati)
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In the past, she was held responsible for pox epidemics that could wipe out entire villages. It was believed that when a person was afflicted, the goddess herself had taken residence in their body and would not leave until properly propitiated. This belief led to the practice of the Mariamman Thalattu. Below is a summary of the prayer and
May the elephant-faced Lord Ganesa, who is the son of Lord Shiva, Who was born before Lord Karthikeya, be our protector. Oh son of Lord Shiva, who is decorated with a tuft of hair, Who has the mouse as his vehicle, who is the son of Goddess Uma, Who has a single tusk, who is the remover of obstacles, Who is the master of all arts, the son-in-law of the Lord of the cowherds, Who has five hands, a face like an elephant, and the destroyer of ego, Please reside in my heart and be with me. I offer my prostration to you, the noble son of Lord Shiva, Oh Lord Ganesa, I offer my humble salutations. I will never forget your glorious feet. It was believed that when a person was