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  Ganesha (also Ganesa or Ganapati) is one of the most important gods in Hinduism. He is highly recognisable with his elephant head and human body, representing the soul (atman) and the physical (maya).
  Ganesha is the son of Shiva and Parvati and he is the brother of Karthikeya (or Subrahmanya), the god of war. His head was cut off at birth due to a misunderstanding by Shiva, who repented and fitted him with an elephant's head. According to myth, his broken tusk stems from a conflict with the moon on his journey. He once broke off the end of one of his tusks and hurled it at the laughing Moon.
  There are many mythological versions of Ganesha, but they all show he’s associated with wisdom, writing, travel and commerce. A story which explains the god's association with intelligence and wisdom is his competition with Karthikeya to be the first to marry. They set up a challenge that whoever could first encircle the Earth would also find a bride first. Ganesha casually sauntered over to his parents' house, embraced them and quoted the line from the sacred Vedas: “he who embraces his parents seven times (pradakshinas) gains the merit of encircling the world seven times”. Obviously, he won, with his wisdom.
  Ganesha is also worshipped as a principal deity in both Jainism and Buddhism. For the Ganapatya Hindu sect, Ganesha is the most important deity. In Hindu art Ganesha is most often depicted with the head of an elephant and a rather portly human body. Ganesha is often depicted riding Kroncha, his giant rat, famed for its agility and also symbolic of the god's ability to circumvent obstacles.



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Just as the writer said Ganesha (also Ganesa or Ganapati) is one of the most important gods in Hinduism.And his head is elephant -shaped.So I think elephants have a high status in India and then I looked up some information.I found that the Indian people have great respect for elephants, and when they encounter dead elephants, they will lay flowers, pray, and bid farewell. No one abuses elephants for selfish reasons.

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Ganesha statue by Swaminathan.

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Ganesha Stela by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra

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How Ganesha Got His Head
Ganesha’s mother, Parvati, wanted a child but her husband did not. She decided to form a boy out of dirt and put him in charge of guarding her home. When Shiva, her husband, returned to their home he was surprised to find that he was denied access to the home. He was angered and in a fit of rage severed the boy’s head from his body. Parvati was devastated and Shiva quickly realized his mistake. He sent a group to find the head of the first living creature they came across that was sleeping. It just so happened that they came across a sleeping elephant. They removed the animal’s head and brought it back to Shiva. He attached it to the young boy’s body and revived him. He then made him the leader of the group and declared that the boy would be worshipped by everyone.

There is a second version of this tale that goes as follows. Parvati gave birth to a son who was welcomed by all the gods and goddesses. The Sun-God, Lord Shani, was at the celebration but refused to look at the child. Parvati asked him why he kept looking away and Lord Shani told her that his gaze was so powerful it would harm the baby. Parvati didn’t believe him and insisted that he look at her child. Lord Shani did as he was told and the child’s head was instantly severed from his body. The gods were determined to remedy the problem and found the head of a young elephant to attach to the newborn who was then revived.https://mythology.net/hindu/hindu-gods/ganesha/

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Elephant-god represents wealth, wisdom, power, health and success. In Thailand, many eminent monks have Elephant-Buddha plates and wear Elephant-Buddha plates. As long as they sincerely pray, they can eliminate all difficulties and let the wearer have great wisdom and bring inimable good luck and blessings.

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Ganesha, also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, and Pillaiyar, is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon and is the Supreme God in Ganapatya sect.

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Ganesha is the first-born son of Parvati and Shiva.There are many legends about Ganesha that show how powerful and important of a god he is. His elephant head is said to represent intelligence, discriminative power and fidelity. His broken tusk shows his ability to overcome dualism. His oversized ears signify wisdom and his ability to listen to those who ask for help. They also serve as a reminder of how important listening is when it comes to discussing ideas and thoughts.

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Ganesha is one of the most distinctive Hindu deities with his large elephant head and pot-bellied human body. He plays a dual role of a supreme being powerful enough to remove obstacles and ensure success or create obstructions for those whose ambition has become destructive.

Ganesha is an archetype who you might call upon when you’re about to embark on a new endeavor. As the Remover of Obstacles and the god of success, Ganesha is honored throughout Indian and in Hindu cultures, at both secular and religious ceremonies. When someone launches a new business or moves into a new home, for example, the elephant-headed god is invoked to bless the venture.

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In some parts of India Ganesha is depicted as celibate, but in others he is said to be married to both Buddhi (“Intelligence”) and Siddhi (“Success”). Yet other traditions give him a third wife, Riddhi