Mythology and Origins
Who are the parents of Lord Ganesha?
Parvati and Shiva
What sweet is Ganesha often shown holding?
Modak
What is the name of the festival celebrating Ganesha’s birth?
Ganesh Chaturthi
Who narrated the Mahabharata while Ganesha wrote it down?
Vyasa
Which song from Agneepath (2012) is dedicated to Lord Ganesha
Deva Shree Ganesha
What is the name of Ganesha’s brother?
Kartikeya (also known as Skanda or Murugan)
What does Ganesha’s large ears and small mouth symbolize?
Large Ears - Importance of listening more
Small mouth - Wisdom of speaking less
Which Indian state is most famous for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations?
Maharashtra
What condition did Ganesha set before writing the Mahabharata?
Ganesha would write only if Vyasa recited without pause
The classic Ganpati song "Deva Ho Deva" is from which film?
Hum Se Badhkar Kaun
Ganesha fought and defeated a demon named Gajamukha. What happened to Gajamukha after his defeat?
What does the mouse in Ganesha’s iconography represent?
Desire, ego and restless mind, which Ganesha controls
What is the name of the famous Ganesha temple in Mumbai?
Siddhivinayak Temple
When the god of wealth, Kubera, hosted a feast for the gods, Ganesha was sent as a representative. Why did Kubera panic and seek help from Shiva and Parvati?
Ganesha ate all the food and continued to demand more
Which Salman Khan film features the popular and energetic Ganpati song "Tera Hi Jalwa," where he participates in the festival celebrations?
Wanted
What's the story behind how Ganesha broke one of his tusks?
The Parashurama Incident - To honor his father Shiva's sacred axe, Ganesha allowed Parashurama to strike him, resulting in the loss of his tusk
The Mahabharata Incident - He broke it off to use as a pen while writing the Mahabharata
Name the three weapons hold by Ganesha
Axe, Noose, Elephant Goad
Which famous Ganesh temple is named after a devotee
Shrimant Dagadusheth Halwai Ganpati
One of Ganesha's well-known names is 'Lambodara'. This name refers to what physical characteristic?
His round belly
The song "Gajanana," known for its spiritual energy and grandeur, is featured in which historical film
Bajirao Mastani
Ganesha is said to have swallowed a fiery demon named Analasura to save the universe. When Ganesha was suffering from the intense heat inside him, which plant offering finally cooled him down?
Durva Grass
What is the deeper meaning of Ganesha’s curved trunk?
Strength and adaptability
Name any five of the Ashtavinayak temples
Mayureshwar Temple
Siddhivinayak Temple
Ballaleshwar Temple
Varadavinayak Temple
Chintamani Temple
Girijatmaj Temple
Vighneshwar Temple
Mahaganapati Temple
In which Purana is Ganesha’s birth story most elaborately described?
Shiva Purana and Skanda Purana
Which popular aarti, deeply rooted in Maharashtrian tradition, is featured in the film Vaastav, starring Sanjay Dutt?
Sindoor Lal Chadayo