Another fact about Lord Ganesha comes in the form of the argument that he was not elephant-headed, but rather had the head of one of Shiva’s Ganas (the people who roamed with him). According to ...

These days are celebrated as Ganesh Utsav. On this day, idols of Ganpati are installed in homes. People worship the idols.

The Hindu mythology is replete with intriguing stories like the one of Ganesh and His Mouse Mushak. If you are wondering how He acquired this very unusual ride, read on. The story of the Lord ...

Lord Ganesha is never one to disappoint his devotees, and Lord Vishnu was no exception. Pleased with Vishnu’s humble and sincere prayers, Lord Ganesha appeared before him and happily returned ...

Ganesh ji arrives quietly, graciously, unlike his city brethren. But he is treated with the same amount of adoration, as well as equal reverence. On Ganesh Puja days, the fragrance of ghee hangs heavy ...

At 70 feet, Hyderabad's Khairatabad Ganesha is one of the tallest Lord Ganesha installations this year. Rediff reader Vamsikrishna N shares pictures. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vamsikrishna N "This ...

Karwa Chauth on October 20 sees married women fasting and worshiping Lord Ganesh to alleviate dishonor. Sargi from mothers-in-law and wearing bright clothes play key roles. Offering turmeric roots ...

Ganesha, whose name translates to “Lord of the People,” is known for his ability to remove obstacles and is generally worshipped before new beginnings. He is typically depicted holding Indian ...

KAMPALA - The Arya Samaj Hindu temple in Kampala was filled as hundreds of Indians and Ugandans of Indian descent gathered on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, to celebrate the Lord Ganesh Chaturthi ...

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganesh Utsav, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the beloved elephant-headed deity. The festival is celebrated ...