Lord Ganesha - The Hindu Diety
Lord Ganesha - The Obstacle Remover Ganesha is known by various names like Vinayaka, Binayaka, and Ganpati . He is the elephant headed god in Hinduism. Ganpati is a very famous and beloved god of Hindus. He is the son of Shiva and Parvathi and is the sibling of Kartikeya . Ganesha has a very important place in Hindu tradition. Ganesha is a god of Wisdom, Prosperity, and Attainment. His elephant head makes him easy to identify. The name Ganpati is a compound of Sanskrit words gana (group) and Pati means ruler and lord. In Hinduism, his name comes first at the start of any ritual or ceremony. Lord Ganesha Ganesha's idols can be found anywhere in India, Srilanka, Thailand, and Nepal. Devotion to Ganesha differs widely and extends to Jains and Buddhists. He has an elephant head and big belly, he has a bowl full of Modaks (his favorite sweet) . He carries a rope...