What is the myth of Ganesha?

Like all gods in the Hindu pantheon, Ganesh has a mythological origin. He is the son of Shiva and his consort Parvati, both of human form and yet he bears the head of an elephant. The reason for this closely follows his birth or more appropriately his creation. He was not born to Parvati as mere mortal are.

Why Lord Ganesha has a big belly?

Meaning: I worship the Lord with a curved trunk and huge body with the effulgence of a core suns. Let him remove the obstacles to all my deeds and lead them to fulfillment. Thus we find Ganesha having a huge body and an elephant face. The huge belly symbolizes the created universe.

What does Lord Ganesha symbolize?

Lord Ganesha is the lord of Siva ganas. In the body, the ganas symbolize desires, thoughts and impulses. They are responsible for the instability and the modifications of the mind. They are also responsible for our distractions and failures in life.

Which scriptures mention about Lord Ganesh?

The Javanese scripture Smaradahana narrates Ganesha’s mythological origin. In India, Ganesha is usually paired with Maa Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity. In Indonesia, he is more often paired with Devi Saraswati, the Goddess of Learning. He is first mentioned as Ganapati in the Rig Veda (hymn 2.23.1 and 10.112.9).

What is Lord Ganesh famous for?

Lord Ganesha is the superior to all the Hindu gods and known as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is celebrated across all over India mainly in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Goa, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh.

What is the story behind Lord Ganesha’s broken tusk?

Ganesh Broken Tusk Story – Ekdant Story: Ganesh did not hesitate to give battle to this demon. During the fight, he understood that the demon could not defeated, because of his particular powers. Then, Ganesh broke his right tusk and threw it to Gajamukhâsura. He pursued him and converted him in a mouse.