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What is the story of Ganesha and how did he come to have an elephant head?
In Hindu mythology, Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. One version of the story says that when Shiva beheaded Ganesha, Parvati was devastated and asked Shiva to bring him back to life. Shiva then replaced Ganesha's head with that of an elephant, making him the deity with an elephant head.
Why does Ganesha have an elephant head"?
Ganesha has an elephant head because he was beheaded by his father, Lord Shiva, and an elephant head was the first thing available to replace it.
How did Ganesha acquire his elephant head?
In Hindu mythology, Ganesha acquired his elephant head when his own head was cut off by his father, Lord Shiva, and replaced with the head of an elephant.
Is Lord Ganesha half human and half elephant?
no he is not half elephant. Only the head of lord Ganesha is made of elephant head.
How did Ganesha acquire his distinctive elephant head?
According to Hindu mythology, Ganesha acquired his distinctive elephant head when his own head was cut off by his father, Lord Shiva, and replaced with the head of an elephant.
Why does Ganesha have the head of an elephant?
Ganesha has the head of an elephant in Hindu mythology because he is believed to symbolize wisdom, intelligence, and the ability to overcome obstacles.
Which Hindu deity had the head of an elephant?
Ganesha
What animal is connected with Ganesha?
A elephant's head
Who is the more commonly used spelling for the Hindu deity with an elephant head, Ganesh or Ganesha?
The more commonly used spelling for the Hindu deity with an elephant head is "Ganesha."
Which Hindu god is known to children as the elephant god?
That would be Lord Ganesha as he has an elephant's head & trunk for his head.
Whose lord is Ganesha?
Answer: Ganesha is son of Shiv (PURE SOUL ), therefore all properties of Shiva will become of Ganesha. Ganesha has human body and elephant head stands for surrender to Guru, cut your head means Ego and have big ears like elephant means listen to your Guru.
In what country do people worship a god called Ganesha?
India. Ganesha is a god with an elephant's head; he removes obstacles and helps one be successful.
