Ganesha Hindu God. 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. As The God Of Beginnings, He Is Honoured At The Start Of Rituals And Ceremonies. Ganesha Is Also Invoked As Patron Of Letters And Learning During Writing Sessions. Several Texts Relate Mythological Anecdotes Associated With His Birth And Exploits And Explain His Distinct Iconography.

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