Hanuman Chalisa
Ganesha
Hindu Deity
Ganesha | Meaning, Symbolism, & Facts
Ganesha's power is the removal of obstacles, granting success, prosperity, and blessings to his devotees.
Origin
गण (gana) - group + ईश (isha) - lord; Lord of groups or categories.
Description
Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god, is revered as the remover of obstacles and the patron of intellect, wisdom, and learning. His name combines "Lord of the People" and "Lord of the Ganas." Ganesha is depicted with an elephant head, a potbelly, and a broken tusk. He is often portrayed riding a large bandicoot rat. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is devoted to him, and worshippers seek his blessings before undertaking significant endeavors. Various myths surround Ganesha's birth, including one where Parvati creates him from dirt, and another where Shiva beheads and later restores him with an elephant's head.
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