Ganesha (/gəɳeɕᵊ/, Sanskrit: गणेश, IAST: Gaṇeśa), also spelled Ganesh, and also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, Pillaiyar, and Lambodara, is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon [4] and is the Supreme God in the Ganapatya sect.

Nov 25, 2012 · Ganesha is the son of Shiva and Parvati and he is the brother of Karthikeya (or Subrahmanya), the god of war. He was created by his mother using earth which she moulded into the shape of a boy. As Shiva was away on his meditative wanderings, Parvati set her new son as guard while she bathed.

Ganesha is the elephant-headed Hindu god of beginnings, who is traditionally worshipped before any major enterprise and is the patron of intellectuals, bankers, scribes, and authors. He is also considered a remover of obstacles.

Kartikeya (/kɑɾt̪ɪkejə/; IAST: Kārttikeya), also known as Skanda (/skən̪d̪ə/), Subrahmanya (/sʊbɾəɦməɲjə/, /ɕʊ-/), Shanmukha (/ɕɑnmʊkʰə/) and Murugan (/mʊɾʊgən/), is the Hindu god of war. He is generally described as the son of the deities Shiva and Parvati and the brother of …

Jul 23, 2024 · After avenging his father’s death and the massacre of the erring Kshatriyas, Parashurama desired to personally pay homage to Bhagavan Shiva and reached Kailasa; he witnessed Nandeeswara, Maha Kaala, Ruru Bhairava, Rudraganas and Bhuta-Preta-Piscachas but finally Ganesha stopped him.

Stories about the birth of Ganesha are found in the later Puranas, composed from about 600 CE onwards. References to Ganesha in the earlier Puranas, such as the Vayu and Brahmanda Puranas are considered to be later interpolations made during the 7th to 10th centuries. [4]

A war ensued between Ganapati and Parasurama and in this war Ganapati lost one of his tusks because of the axe of Parasurama which had been gifted to him by Lord Shiva. There is yet another story connecting moon to the loss of one tusk of Ganapati. This is as follows.

Lord Kartikeya (Murugan and Skanda), is a Hindu god of war. He is the eldest son of Shiva and Parvati and the brother of Lord Ganesha.

Ganesha, the beloved Indian god, is represented in various forms and depictions that showcase his unique and iconic features. Let’s explore the popular representations, the symbolism behind Ganesha’s elephant head and human body, and other …

Oct 23, 2024 · Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, is one of the most revered figures in Hindu mythology. Known as the remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings, Ganesha holds a special place in the hearts of millions of devotees. His origins are steeped in rich folklore and symbolism, making him a fascinating subject of study.