Author: Kavitha Arunkumar

Back to Ganesh Chathurthi Guide Legends of Ganesh How Ganesha Got the Elephant Head? As per Hindu mythology Parvati made a little boy of sandalwood paste and instructed him to guard her chamber. As an obedient child, Vinayaka refused entry to Shiva, when he wanted to gain entry. The enraged Shiva severed the boy’s head. Later Shiva infused life back into his body and replaced the head with that of an elephant calf. Mangalamurti has an endearing appearance, which is loved by children and adults. Lord Ganesh rides on his favourite vehicle, which is the mouse or the Mooshak...