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Who is Lord Ganesha's brother?
Kartikeya
What is Lord Ganesha's vehicle?
A mouse
Who is Lord Ganesha's father?
Lord Shiva
Who is Lord Ganesha's mother?
Mother Parvati
Lord Ganesha has the head of a(n) ________
What month on the Hindu calandar is Ganesh Chaturti celebrated?
Bhaadrapada
Lord Ganesha helped Sage Vyasa write what?
The Mahabharata
Lord Ganesha is the remover of _________
Who won the race between Lord Ganesha and his brother Kartikeya?
Lord Ganesha
How did the Goddess Parvati create Lord Ganesha?
She sculpted him from the mud on earth.
Why is Ganesha called Ekadanta?
He only has one tusk.
Why did Lord Shiva get angry with Lord Ganesha?
Lord Ganesha did not let Lord Shiva enter his house while his mother Parvati bathed.
What is another name for Lord Ganesha?
Vinayaka, Vakratunda, Gajanana, Vignaharta, Bhupati, Ekadanta, etc.
Why is Lord Ganesha known as Vighnaharta?
He removes obstacles. Vighna means obstacles or hurdles. Lord Ganesha is said to remove all obstacles from the lives of his followers.
Who is/are the consort(s) of Lord Ganesha?
Riddhi and Siddhi
What does Lord Ganesha's tiny vehicle symbolize?
Humility
The leaves of this plant is offered to Lord Ganesha only at the time of Ganesha Chaurthi.
Basil leaves.
What boon did Lord Shiva give to Ganesha?
He would be worshipped before any other God.
Why do poeple avoild looking at the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi?
(Explain the story)
How did the mouse become the vehicle (vahan) of Lord Ganesha?
(Explain story)
This legislation was passed by the British Government that was opposed by Lokmanya Tilak through the celebration of Ganesha Chaturthi in Maharashtra.
Anti Public Assembly Legislation 1892
What is the meaning of Ganesha in Sanskrit?
"gana" in Sanskrit means "multitude" and "isha" means "lord". Therefore, "Ganesha" literally means "The lord of all beings".
Why was Tulsi cursed by Lord Ganesha?
(Explain story)
What does Ganesha's elephant head signify?
Elephants are known for their wisdom and effortlessness. The larger head of an elephant signifies prosperity and power. An elephant neither walks around obstacles nor can any obstacles stop it. It removes the obstacles and walks ahead.
What is the significance of Lord Ganesha's red and yellow clothes?
Lord Ganesha is usually portrayed wearing red and yellow clothes as red signifies shakti and material reality and yellow symbolizes purity, peace, and truthfulness.