Fill in the Blanks
Gane:sa's head is the head of an _________.
elephant
What is another name for Vina:yaka?
Gane:sa, Ganapati, Gajanana
Morning after bath
Gane:sa's favorite food is ________.
mo:daka
Pa:rvathi
What month is Vighna Niva:raka Chaturthi?
August or September (Bhadrapada)
Pa:rvathi told Lord Shiva to find an animal head sleeping in the _____ direction to revive Gane:sa.
North
Who are Gane:sa's parents?
Lord Shiva and Pa:rvathi
What are the options for how long you can keep Gane:sa in your house during the pooja?
1,3,5,7, or 9 days
Gane:sa's vehicle is a ______ named ______?
Rat, Mushak
Why did Lord Shiva not allow Gane:sa to enter his house?
Because Pa:rvathi was taking a bath.
What is Gane:sa nimajjanam?
Clay Gane:sa being submerged into water.
Gane:sa is the remover of _______
obstacles/ hurdles
Why was the moon cursed?
He laughed at Gane:sa for falling after eating.
How long is this festival celebrated?
Nine days. It is known as Gane:sa navarathri.