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| Ganesha- the elephant deity has become one of the commonest mnemonics for anything associated with Hinduism. This not only suggests the importance of Ganesha but also shows how popular he is in the minds of masses.
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The Lord Of Success
Lord Ganesha is the son of Shiva and Parvati has an elephantine countenance with a curved trunk, big years and huge stomach. He is known as the lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles. He is also worshipped as the god of education, wealth and wisdom.
Ganesh Chaturthi
The devotees of lord Ganesha are called “Ganapatyas” and the festival to glorify him is known as Ganesh Chaturthi.
Significance Of The Form Of Ganesha
Ganesha’s head symbolizes the Atman or the soul, which is the ultimate reality while his body, represents Maya or the earthly existence of human beings. The elephant’s head symbolizes wisdom and its trunk represents Om. The noose in his left hand is a gentle implement to capture all the difficulties. The snake that runs around his stomach shows energy of all forms.
Ganesha, The Destroyer Of Pride
Ganesha is also known to be the destroyer of vanity, selfishness and pride. He is the personification of this material world in all its various wonderful manifestations. All the Hindus worship him regardless of their sectarian belief.
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