10 surprising facts about Lord Ganes

By MindStick

Lord Ganesh is depicted with the head of an elephant and a human body.

Lord Ganesh is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Lord Ganesh is known as the remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings.

Lord Ganesh is also associated with intelligence, knowledge, and learning. He is often depicted with a book or pen in his hand.

Lord Ganesh is fond of sweets, especially modak, a sweet dumpling made from rice flour, jaggery, and coconut.

Lord Ganesh is depicted with four arms, each symbolising a different aspect of his power and personality.

Lord Ganesh is also associated with the root chakra, which represents the foundation of our physical existence and connection to the earth.

Lord Ganesh's birthday, known as Ganesh Chaturthi, is a famous festival in India celebrated with great fanfare, especially in Maharashtra.

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