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  • Day 21

    Ganesha

    December 29, 2017 in Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    Although he is known by many attributes, Ganesha's elephant head makes him easy to identify. Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom.  Hindu mythology identifies him as the restored son of Parvati and Shiva.

    Ganesha is a very popular god of Hindus and he's one of the most worshiped Gods in Hinduism. Hindu tradition states that Ganesha is a god of wisdom, success and good luck.

    He is also giver of different types of favours. The Hindu tradition calls Ganesha as the Vighneshvara. "Vighneshvara" in Sanskrit language means one who is the lord of obstacles or difficulties. Thus, the Hindu tradition states that by worshiping/honouring Ganesha, one can remove all obstacle and difficulties. As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rites and ceremonies.
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