Ganesha
Ganesha (Gaņeśa)
Ganesha
God of Obstacles
1
Etymology and other names
2
Iconography
2.1
Common attributes
3
Worship and festivals
3.1
Ganesh Chaturthi
4
Associations
4.1
Aum
4.2
Buddhi
4.3
First chakra
4.4
Mouse as vahana
5
Family and consorts
5.1
Buddhi, Siddhi, and Riddhi
5.2
Interpretations of relationships
5.3
Motif of shaktis
6
Rise to prominence
6.1
First appearance
6.2
Possible influences
6.3
Vedic and epic literature
6.4
Puranic period
Associations
