Gaṇesha

Gaṇesha

the elephant-headed God?

the elephant-headed God? He is the God of all categories and possess also all the qualities (prosperity, courage, wisdom… ).He is the son of Śiva & Pārvatī,, it is certainly the most popular god of the Indian world. He is also known as Gaṇapati. His vehicle (vâhana) is the rat (Mûshika). He is the most familiar God who is invoked before any business. He is the home protector and symbol of luck in any occasion. He must be prayed before any other God.
The Ganesh Festival “Ganesh Chaturthi” is an important Indian Festival celebrated all over the world, it is part of the intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO.  

Continue Exploring

Explore Another Term

The glossary is alive: 400+ concepts to discover, from breath to philosophy.

← View All Terms