GANESHA ( hindu diety) is also called Ganesh and Ganapati. Lord Ganesha is highly recognisable with his elephant head and human body.
Apart from hinduism Ganesha is also worshipped in both Jainism and Buddhism.Ganesha is the deity associated with removing obstacles in your life and also Ganesha is associated with good luck so that's why I'm starting my first blog on HIVE BLOG by taking Ganesha's name for all the success wisdom and prosperity.
LIFE : Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati and he is younger brother of Karthikeya.
There are many beliefs about the birth of Ganesha and one such belief is that he was created by Parvati using earth which she moulded in the shape of a boy, at that time Shiva was on his meditative wandering. So, Parvati created Ganesha and set him as guard while she use to take bath.
One day Shiva returned back home from his meditative wandering. On finding Ganesha there and his claiming he is Parvati's son Shiva called "Bhutaganas" gang of demons, who then fought with Ganesha but later Shiva himself lopped off his head.
Parvati ran from her bath and argued against Shiva for killing their son. Shiva felt so regretful after this that he ordered a new head to be found for Ganesha and the head available was of an elephant so, like this Ganesha gained a new head and thus became the most unique.
FACTS ABOUT GANESHA
One day a week is dedicated to a particular diety in hindu religion like this Wednesday is the day of Ganesha. It is said that by worshiping lord Ganesha on wednesday every problem is solved. He removes all the troubles of the devotees .
And coming to colours green and yellow are lord Ganesha's favourite colours.
Ganesha love all things sweet and his ample belly is proof of that. Ganesha is highly fond of 'modak'.
The recipe of madam includes fillings of grated coconut and jaggery with a hint of nutmeg. Lord Ganesha is offered 21 modaks and they are also served as blessed food.
A mouse which sits on Ganpati's feet, is also worshipped by devotees.
The mouse is called 'Mooshak' and is considered to be Lord Ganesha's vaahan or vehicle.
GANESH CHARTURTHI
Ganesh Charturthi is the festival celebrating the re-birth of Ganesha. This festival falls in the month of 'Bhadra' according to the hindu calendar in August/September. It is 10 days long festival. The Ganesha idols are installed in beautifully decorated homes, temples or localities. People celebrate by singing or playing religious songs, dancing to drum beats and by lighting up fireworks.People offer their due respect, prayers and offerings to Ganesha.