Vighnaharta Ganesha

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Vighnaharta Ganesha
GenreMythological drama
Written by
  • Vaibhav Mutha
  • Paresh Shah
  • Deepak S.V.
  • Himanshu Tyagi
Directed by
  • Abhimanyu Singh
  • Brij Mohan Pandey
  • Anjalika Gupta
Starring
Country of origin India
Original language Hindi
No. of episodes1028
Production
ProducerAbhimanyu Singh
CinematographyAbhimanyu Singh
Camera setup Multi-camera Motion Capture Camera Technology
Running time20–22 minutes
Original release
Network Sony Entertainment Television
ReleaseAugust 22, 2017 (2017-08-22) –
November 12, 2021 (2021-11-12)

Vighnaharta Ganesha [1] [2] (transl. Ganesha, the remover of obstacles) is an Indian mythological television series based on the stories of Lord Ganesha. [3] [4] The series aired on Sony Entertainment Television from 22 August 2017 to 12 November 2021. It depicted the various legends of Lord Ganesha along with stories of other Hindu deities. [5]

Contents

Plot

The show narrates mythological tales of Lord Ganesha, beginning with his creation by Goddess Parvati. [6] [7] In one of the key arcs, Lord Shiva, unaware that Ganesha is his son, beheads him during a confrontation. Upon Parvati’s request, Shiva resurrects him with the head of an elephant, after which he is named Vighnaharta (the remover of obstacles). The series later expands to depict various stories of gods, goddesses, sages, demons, and avatars from Hindu scriptures. [8]

Cast

Recurring cast

Supporting and guest roles

(Played in specific story arcs or mythological episodes)

and many others appearing in 1–15 episodes as demons (Asurs), sages, queens, villagers, or deities.

References

  1. ↑ "'Maha Ganapathy' to be aired from November 20". The Times of India. 2017-11-14. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  2. ↑ "अमेरिका से आए विघ्नहर्ता के सेवक, एक महीने से चल रही कार्तिकेय और सुरसई के युद्ध दृश्यों की तैयारी". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  3. ↑ "Vighnaharta Ganesh". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  4. ↑ "Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Special: 9 Actors Who Played Lord Ganesha In Popular TV Shows - In Pics". Zee News. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  5. ↑ "Vighnaharta Ganesh fame Kuldeep Singh questions 'VIP darshan culture', says 'It should be only for physically challenged or elderly people who cannot stand in long lines'". March 24, 2022 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  6. ↑ Service, Indo-Asian News (April 18, 2019). "This actor will don 19 avatars of Lord Shiva in Vighnaharta Ganesha". India Today.
  7. ↑ "Vighnaharta Ganesh's Hitanshu Jinsi and Lavina Tandon talk about their off-screen bond". October 19, 2021 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  8. ↑ "Vighnaharta Ganesh completes 900 episodes; cast and crew congratulate each other". May 21, 2021 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  9. ↑ "Akanksha Puri gets emotional; shoots as Mata Parvati for the last time on Vighnaharta Ganesh". The Times of India. 2020-09-29. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  10. ↑ "Ishita Ganguly on playing Manasa Devi in 'Vighnaharta Ganesh': I always go for the character and not the genre". The Times of India. November 24, 2020 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
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