Ganesha's Family
Who were Ganesha's parents?
Lord Shiva & Parvati Devi
What does Ganesha's belly represent?
Generosity
How was Ganesha beheaded?
Parvati Devi told Ganesha to protect the house while she was taking a bath. Lord Shiva came home, and told Ganesha to let him in. Ganesha refused, and Shiva cut Ganesha's head. Parvati got mad, so Shiva put an elephant head on Ganesha.
Who was Ganesha's brother?
Kartikeya
What does the wide mouth of Ganesha represent?
The wide mouth represents the natural human desire to enjoy life in the world.
Why does Ganesha have a single tusk?
Ganesha was writing the Mahabharata, when his quill broke. He then snapped of his tusk, and started writing with that.
Who were Ganesha's 2 wives?
Riddhi & Siddhi
What does Ganesha's trunk represent?
To destroy obstacles
What should you never offer Ganesha?
Tulsi plant (Holy basil).
Who was the great-grandfather to Ganesha?
Lord Vishnu
What does Ganesha's elephant head represent?
The large elephant head of Lord Ganesha symbolizes wisdom, understanding, and a discriminating intellect that one must possess to attain perfection in life.
Where should you place Ganesha in your house?
A Ganesha Idol should be placed in the east or west directions of the house.
Who was Ganesha's uncle?
Lord Krishna
What does Ganesha represent?
Ganesha is the remover of obstacles.
Which color Ganesha murthi is good to place in your house?
White coloured Murthi