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Srishti Ganapati Form Of Ganesha

Srishti Ganapati is one among the 32 forms of Ganesha. It is believed that worshipping this form will help a devotee in attaining the power of discrimination. Srishti Ganapati Mantra is: Pashankusha svadantamraphalavan akhuvahanaha! Vighnam nihantu nah shonah srishidaksho vinayakaha!! Srishti Ganapati is depicted as riding on his Vahana, the mouse. He has four hands and they hold noose, goad, mango and broken tusk. The body color is crimson. This form like all Ganesha forms is worshipped for overcoming hurdles in life. Meditating on this form helps in developing clarity of thought. 

Kindled – Life Story of Swami Vivekananda in 3D Animation Film

Kindled is the title of a 3D Animation film in English, which is based on the life story of Swami Vivekananda. The animation film is under production and will be released during 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda in 2013. The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark, has tied up with Kolkata-based Aura Cinematics to produce the film. The film is planned to be released in home DVD formats and aired on television. ‘Kindled’ deals with the phase of the Swami’s life from his meeting with Ramakrishna Paramhansa to his decision to spend his life in the service of others. The Telegraph Calcutta reports “We came up with this idea to spread the values and ideals of Swami Vivekananda amongst the youth. The philosophy of harmony and service needs to be inculcated in them, as only they have the potential to bring about change” said Swami Sarvabhutananda, the secretary of the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture.  The project, which has a budget of Rs 6 to 7 crore, is to h