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About Lord Ganesha:
Lord Ganesha is also called Vinayak ( knowledgeable ) or Vighneshwer (god to remove obstacles).
He is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Paravathi Devi.Paravathi Devi created him to destroy the evil
Mushikasura.
Ganesha's head symbolizes the Atma(soul),the ultimate supreme reality of human existence, and his human body signifies Maya. The elephant head denotes wisdom and its trunk represents Om. In his upper right hand Ganesha holds a goad, which helps him propel mankind forward on the eternal path and remove obstacles from the way. The noose in Ganesha's left hand is a gentle implement to capture all difficulties.
The broken tusk that Ganesha holds like a pen in his lower right hand is a symbol of sacrifice, which he broke for writing the Mahabharata. The rosary in his other hand suggests that the pursuit of knowledge should be continuous. The laddu (sweet) he holds in his trunk indicates that one must discover the sweetness of the Atma. His fan-like ears convey that he is all ears to our petition. The snake that runs round his waist represents energy in all forms. And he is humble enough to ride the lowest of creatures, a mouse.
More About Lord Ganesha:
Comming soon Articles on Lord Ganesha:
Story of Lord Ganesha's Birth
Story of Lord Ganesha and Mushikasura
Indian Hindu Festival Vinayaka Chaturthi
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