Ganesha
गणेश
The elephant-headed god people pray to first, before any puja or new beginning.
Ganesha is the son of Shiva and Parvati. He is honoured at the start of every puja, wedding, move or new job, so the way ahead is clear. His mouse and his favourite sweet, the modak, appear in most of his pictures and stories.
Names and what they mean
- GanapatiLeader of Shiva's followers
- VinayakaThe supreme leader
- VighnahartaRemover of obstacles
People pray to Ganesha for
- A good start to something new
- Clearing obstacles from your path
- Wisdom and good judgement
Many families keep Wednesday for Ganesha.