“Ganpati Bappa Morya”  

I am sure, we all have heard and repeated this chant  many times, but have we wondered what it means ! Ganapati is another name of Ganesha and Bappa  means father. Our interest for this book is the word  
‘ Morya’.  
Morya Gosavi was a great devotee of Lord Ganesha.  He breathed and lived with Ganapati and was often  labelled as lunatic for the love he felt for his master.  
One night when Ganesha appeared to him and offered  to give him a boon, he declined to have anything of  worldly nature. But to have his name associated with  lord. 
“So be it”, said Ganesha!  
Hence – Ganapati Bappa – Morya!!!

Written by - Tulika Singh

illustration - Aman Saini