The adored elephant-headed god Lord Ganesha is revered as the deity of wisdom, prosperity, and success as well as the remover of obstacles. Interestingly, he is acknowledged to have two consorts, Riddhi and Siddhi, whose roles go beyond ordinary friendship.

When combined, they symbolize the perfect balance between spiritual and bodily fulfillment. Their association with Lord Ganesha emphasizes that true success in life comes from cultivating inner growth, knowledge, and balance in all facets of life, not just from achieving external goals.

Below is an intriguing mythology about Lord Ganesha’s marriage to Riddhi and Siddhi:

The legendary tale of Lord Ganesha’s union with Siddhi and Riddhi

According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Ganesha was unmarried for a very long time. Finding a matching spouse was often complicated by his unusual appearance. According to certain traditions, Lord Ganesha’s strong love to his mother, the Goddess Parvati, caused him to be uninterested in being married. Lord Brahma chose to have two daughters, Riddhi and Siddhi, who would become Ganesha’s perfect companions after seeing his dedication and loneliness. These two gods served as ideal equivalents to Ganesha’s divine nature since they were not only companions but also symbolic embodiments of wealth (Riddhi) and spiritual strength or success (Siddhi).

Lord Kartikeya, Ganesha’s brother, was previously married, according to another well-known version of the tale. The gods and wise men also planned Ganesha’s wedding in order to restore equilibrium and avoid any feeling of imbalance. Thus, he was married to both Riddhi and Siddhi, and their marriage represented a harmonious combination of material and spiritual success. In addition to divine matching, this story emphasizes the important lesson that true happiness in life involves both inward growth and outward achievement—principles that Lord Ganesha and his friends gracefully embody.

Lord Ganesha’s Curse by Tulsi Devi
Another fascinating story is how Tulsi Devi fell in love with Lord Ganesha after seeing him deeply meditating. She approached him and proposed marriage, mesmerized by his heavenly aura. However, Lord Ganesha politely rejected, expressing his wish to remain celibate. Tulsi Ji, who was hurt and angry by the refusal, denounced him and said that he would be married twice. In retaliation, Ganesha cursed her to become a plant but then granted her the ability to be revered and essential in all Hindu rituals. An unconventional viewpoint on the motives of Ganesha’s two wives, Riddhi and Siddhi, is presented in this tale.