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Ganesha Chaturthi
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Ganesha has this to remind us to peacefully digest all good and bad in life.
Why does Ganesha have a large belly ?
100
The word Ganesha means this.
What is "the army of the gods"?
100
This name references Lord Ganesha as the leader of Shiva's army.
What is a Gnanayaka?
100
Shiva and Parvathi
Who are Ganesha's parents ?
100
Kartikeya
Who is Ganesha's brother ?
200
Lord Ganesha holds this to pull you nearer the highest goal.
What is a rope?
200
This is a sweet pudding-like dish, and symbolizes the rewards of sadhana.
What is payasam?
200
Kshema (Well being) & Labh (Profit)
Name Ganesha's two sons
200
Ganesha had this replaced with a new one
How did Ganesha get elephant's head ?
200
If you see this on Lord Ganesha's birthday, you will suffer the consequences?
What is the moon?
300
This reminds us that unless we are in the driver's seat of our desires, they can cause havoc.
What is a mouse?
300
This word means "a rope".
What is "Pasha"?
300
Maharashtra
Which state has all of the Ashtavinayaka or eight ganesha temples ?
300
Lord Krishna was accused of stealing this.
What is the Syamantaka gem?
300
Ganesha has only one of these. But it only seems like he has two.
How many elephant teeth does Ganesha have ?
400
This feature of Lord Ganesha reminds us to think big.
Why does Ganesha have a big head ?
400
This means huge belly.
What is "Lam bodara"?
400
Lord Ganesha is known by this name because he has only one tusk.
What is Ekadanta?
400
Lord Ganesha prevented Ravana from obtaining this.
What is Shiva's Atmalinga?
400
Shiva did this to Ganesha
Who replaced Ganesha's original head with that of an elephant ?
500
These aspects of Lord Ganesha remind us to listen more and talk less.
Why does Lord Ganesha's have large ears and a small mouth ?
500
This means elephant face.
What is "Gajavadana"?
500
Lord Ganesha is known by this name because he is the lord of all obstacles.
What is Vighneshwara?
500
Lord Ganesha defeated Ravana when he went to perform this.
What is to perform sandyya vadana?
500
Lord Ganesha tied this around his waist.
What is the snake?