Religion: Hinduism
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Background:
"Son" of Shiva and Parvati - Ganesh was once a boy created from tumeric (a kind of spice) . He was beheaded by Shiva, who later realised that it was a mistake. Shiva then placed the head of an elephant on Ganesh, bringing him back to life.

Significance:
First deity to be worshiped in Hindu temples. Considered most auspicious and is prayed to before the start of any activity.

Interesting features:in
has four arms and the objects held by each hand are
o  elephant goad (sometimes, an axe)
o  noose
o  broken tusk
o  delicacy

 

Agama:: Hindu

Latar Belakang:
"Anak" Shiva dan Parvati - budak yang direka daripada kunyit. Kepala Ganesh dipancung oleh Shiva yang kemudiannya menyedari kesilapannya. Lalu Shiva meletakkan kepala seekor gajah di atas Ganesh dan menghidupkannya semula.

Kepentingan:
Dewa pertama yang dipuja dalam kuil-kuil Hindu. Ganesh dianggap paling suci dan disembahyangkan sebelum bermulanya sesuatu aktiviti.

Ciri-ciri menarik:
mempunyai empat tangan dan objek-objek yang dipegang ialah
o  kusa gajah (ada yang lain memegang kapak)
o  jerat
o  gading yang patah
o  makanan istimewa.