Ganesha - Udaipur, Rajasthan, India - Epic Beings and Creatures on Waymarking.com

Ganesha or (Ganesh) is the elephant-headed god in Hinduism. He is the son of Shiva and Parvati.

Ganesha is a very popular god of Hindus. Hindu tradition states that Ganesha is a god of wisdom, success and good luck. He is also giver of different types of favours. The Hindu tradition calls Ganesha as the Vighneshvara. "Vighneshvara" in Sanskrit language means one who is the lord of obstacles or difficulties. Thus, the Hindu tradition states that by worshiping Ganesha, one can remove all obstacle and difficulties.

Many Hindus worship Ganesha before starting any new thing. Thus, for example, before occupying a new house, they may worship Ganesha. Likewise, before starting any new business, many Hindus may worship Ganesha.

Any picture, image or portrayal in any form of Ganesha generally has the following characteristics or features: he is shown with a big body and belly, showing that the entire universe is inside him; he has an elephant’s head; his color is red or orange; generally, he has four arms, and sometimes three eyes; he carries a mala (garland) and certain other items like a lotus flower; he sits generally with a bowl of sweets (laddus or modaks) before him; a mouse or rat will be around Ganesha. He uses a mouse (rat) as his mount (vahans).

Lal Bagh Udaipur offers Indian cuisine in a nice surrounding.

Address
65 Sardarpura,
Near Daulat Chambers,
Udaipur 313001,
Rajasthan,
India

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Time Period: Ancient Epic Type: Religous Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art Approximate Date of Epic Period: Not listed

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