Mumbai: Lord Ganesha, revered as the “First Worshipped Deity”, is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Among all gods, his distinct form sets him apart — an elephant-like head, long tusks, and ...

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When you look at Lord Ganesha, the first thing you notice is his elephant head. For children, it sparks wonder; for devotees, it brings comfort and blessings. But beyond the story of Shiva, Parvati, ...

On September 7, India came together to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, welcoming Bappa into their homes with energy, love, and enthusiasm. ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ was the sound that echoed through every ...

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Ganesha is the son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. A well-known story says that Parvati created Ganesha to guard her while she bathed. When Lord Shiva, not ...

When one travels to Thailand and Japan, one occasionally finds images of Ganesha. Most Indians get very excited as it reveals how Hinduism spread to Southeast Asia and even the Far East. However, on ...

Explore the Pancha Bhootha Sthalams, five sacred Shiva temples in South India representing Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space.