Lord Ganesh
Lord Ganesh
Remover of Obstacles
Who is Lord Ganesh?
Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, is the lord of beginnings, wisdom and the remover of obstacles. He is invoked before any new venture.
Key Facts
- Also known as
- Remover of Obstacles
- Symbols
- Elephant Head, Modak, Mouse Vahana, Broken Tusk
- Festivals
- Ganesh Chaturthi
Story
Created by Goddess Parvati, Ganesha guarded her door and was beheaded by Shiva in a misunderstanding. To restore him, Shiva gave him the head of an elephant and named him leader of the ganas, blessing him to be worshipped first among all gods.
Symbols
Scriptures
Explore the timeless wisdom connected to Lord Ganesh in the Bhagavad Gita.
Explore related
Festivals
Mantras
Scriptures
Lord Ganesh — Frequently Asked Questions
As the remover of obstacles, invoking him first ensures a smooth and auspicious beginning.
Reviewed by the Bhakti by Agentic Vani editorial team
Last updated June 29, 2026. Content is presented for devotional and educational purposes, with traditional beliefs framed as such. Sources: Puranas, the Ramayana and traditional Hindu scriptures.