Avighna is a name for Lord Ganesha, meaning 'remover of obstacles' in Sanskrit. This is one of Ganesha's primary epithets and reflects his role as Vighnaharta (destroyer of obstacles). While Krishna, Shiva, and Vishnu are important Hindu deities, the name Avighna specifically refers to Ganesha, who is invoked at the beginning of any undertaking to ensure success by removing barriers.